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HRES 1388118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 12, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jul 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1388, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a non-binding resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day. The resolution aims to raise awareness about drowning prevention globally. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or actions proposed.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1388 is a symbolic resolution intended to promote awareness of drowning prevention, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and contains no binding legislative measures.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day, emphasizing global drowning prevention awareness.
  • It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not advance further in the legislative process.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed understanding of the resolution's content or specific calls to action.
Who Benefits?

['Public health organizations focused on water safety and drowning prevention', 'Communities and individuals at risk of drowning worldwide', 'Agencies involved in international health and safety awareness campaigns']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of binding authority or funding mechanisms means the resolution relies on voluntary actions and awareness efforts.', 'Absence of detailed provisions or implementation plans may limit measurable impact.', "No oversight or enforcement language is included, which may affect follow-through on the resolution's goals."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, indicating a focus on international awareness. It aligns with broader public health and environmental protection efforts but did not receive further legislative action, resulting in its expiration without enactment.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased public and international awareness about drowning prevention could encourage voluntary safety initiatives by communities and organizations.', 'Potential for future legislative or policy proposals building on the awareness raised by this resolution.', 'May support collaboration among international health and safety agencies focused on environmental protection and injury prevention.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts transparency and limits the ability to fully assess the resolution's provisions and potential impacts. As a non-binding House Resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or allocate resources, which is typical for such symbolic measures. Monitoring similar future resolutions for inclusion of implementation details and oversight mechanisms could improve transparency and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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