HRES 57
111th Congress
House
Sports and Recreation
Accidents
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Sports and recreation facilities
Recognizing the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children.
Introduced: January 13, 2009
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Sep 14, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
Sep 14, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
Sep 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
Sep 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9457-9459)
Sep 14, 2009
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 14, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jan 13, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 13, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares the importance of access to swimming lessons for all U.S. communities as an integral part of drowning prevention. Condemns the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children, particularly among minority children.
Celebrates the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and the work of initiatives to educate parents and caregivers on water safety and drowning prevention.
Encourages funding to support initiatives that provide all children access to swimming education.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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