# 119-hres-1392: Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.

119-hres-1392, Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-07-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1392
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-10

## Summary

This resolution would designate a National Learn to Swim Week to spotlight **learning to swim as a lifesaving skill**. It urges coordinated efforts to reduce drowning deaths and expand access to swim lessons. - Families and children: Drowning causes about 4,000 fatal unintentional deaths and 8,000 nonfatal drownings in the U.S. each year. Formal swimming lessons reduce drowning risk for young children by 88%. - Underserved communities: The resolution highlights barriers such as limited access, cost, and lack of culturally tailored instruction. It notes 64% of African-American children, 45% of Hispanic and Latino children, and 40% of White children lack basic swimming skills. - Schools and youth organizations: Schools and youth-serving groups are encouraged to integrate water safety and swim lessons into curricula and extracurricular programs. - Governments and Congress: Federal, state, and local governments are urged to promote and support lessons through public funding, education initiatives, and community partnerships. Congress is urged to back the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan and efforts to track drownings, expand instruction, run awareness campaigns, and invest in lifesaving infrastructure.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1392 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1392)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1392 (as of 2026-07-10).