Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating a "National Learn to Swim Week" starting on the fourth Sunday in June. The House of Representatives aims to raise awareness regarding water safety and encourage community action. It highlights that drowning is a leading cause of death and injury among children in the United States. The resolution suggests that learning to swim provides significant lifesaving benefits and promotes physical health. It also calls for various levels of government to promote access to swimming lessons.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill specifically aims to reduce drowning deaths and promote physical health for children.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among African-American children.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among Hispanic children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Drowning Risk: Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among young children by 88 percent (Whereas clause).
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Improved Lifesaving Skills: Learning to swim is described as a lifesaving skill that can reduce the risk of drowning (Section 2A).
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Health and Social Benefits: Learning to swim promotes physical health, self-confidence, and inclusion in recreational and competitive aquatic activities (Whereas clause).
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Support for Lessons: The resolution suggests that Federal, State, and local governments should promote access to swimming lessons through public funding, education, and community partnerships (Section 2B).
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Educational Integration: Schools and youth-serving organizations are encouraged to include water safety education in their curricula and programs (Section 2C).
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National Safety Efforts: Congress is encouraged to support efforts to reduce drowning deaths through tracking, expanded instruction, public awareness, and infrastructure investment (Section 2E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill specifically aims to reduce drowning deaths and promote physical health for children. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among African-American children. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights and seeks to address the specific lack of swimming skills among Hispanic children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution advocates for public funding to help those facing financial constraints access swimming lessons. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the statistical gap in swimming skills among White children mentioned in the text.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution addresses disproportionate drowning risks and lack of skill access among African-American and Hispanic communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution calls for government support to mitigate financial constraints that prevent access to swimming lessons.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution encourages schools to integrate water safety education into their curricula.
- 6/25/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida