Bill · H.Res. 934· House(119-HRES-934)
Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Introduced
- 12/5/2025
- Last activity
- 12/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Patronis
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to recognize November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month." It aims to promote national education, prevention, and detection efforts to safeguard families from carbon monoxide poisoning. The text highlights the dangers of this invisible gas, which causes hundreds of deaths and many hospitalizations annually. It specifically notes that many homes currently lack detection systems. The resolution encourages various levels of government and citizens to take action to prevent these injuries.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill targets the reduction of carbon monoxide risks which are noted to particularly affect children.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill addresses a preventable danger that disproportionately affects the elderly.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill promotes preventative healthcare through increased awareness of carbon monoxide hazards in the home.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Prevention: The recognition of "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and the encouragement of agencies to collaborate with public health organizations aims to expand awareness and prevention efforts nationwide (Resolution clauses 1 and 2).
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Improved Home Safety: By urging citizens to install and maintain certified carbon monoxide alarms and test them regularly, the resolution promotes protecting families from the dangers of carbon-monoxide-related deaths and illnesses (Resolution clause 3).
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: The text notes that environmental exposures like carbon monoxide are drivers of chronic disease, particularly for children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised, suggesting that increased awareness could benefit these groups (Whereas clause regarding environmental exposures).
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Recognition of Essential Workers: The resolution commends first responders, medical professionals, and community educators for their commitment to saving lives (Resolution clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Brian MastRepublican · Florida