United StatesCongress would recognize open water lifeguards as first responders
The resolution would express Congress’s recognition of open water lifeguards as first responders, without specifying benefits or access to emergency responder programs.
What it does
Congress would affirm that open water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers, while recognizing their lifesaving work.
Argument forCongressional recognition could help people better understand lifeguards’ emergency role, including treating injured people and bringing them to safety.
Argument againstRecognition alone could leave lifeguards’ access to first responder programs unresolved, since the resolution provides no rules for receiving those benefits.
More detail
Congress would affirm that open water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers. The recognition covers open water lifeguards and their lifesaving work. The resolution expresses recognition but does not specify access to benefits or programs for first responders.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 20Submitted in HouseLatest
- Apr 20Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Introduced
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