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Supporting World Drowning Prevention Day: Global Water Safety Initiative

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution supports the goals of World Drowning Prevention Day, highlighting drowning as a leading cause of unintentional injury death globally. It aims to raise awareness and encourage international cooperation to implement effective prevention measures, potentially enhancing water safety for citizens worldwide.
Key points
The resolution recognizes drowning as the third leading cause of unintentional injury death globally, emphasizing the scale of the problem.
It supports actions aimed at preventing drowning, such as teaching swimming, providing safe places for children, and improving flood risk management.
It encourages international cooperation to develop new policies and investments to enhance water safety.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1388
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2024-07-25