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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month.

Introduced: April 2, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 21, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Apr 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month is an opportunity to educate people on the prevention of drowning and near drowning; (2) people should be encouraged to be aware of the hazards associated with children near swimming and water recreational facilities, use appropriate prevention strategies, and be prepared with the skills to save a child's life; (3) it is important to incorporate layers of protection, including adult supervision and the use of drain entrapment prevention and enclosures; and (4) awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month should be promoted.

What's happening now April 21, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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