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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1247 

Recognizing the importance of ‘‘National Safe Boating Week’’. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MAY 21, 2024 

Mrs. LUNA (for herself, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. FRY, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. 

SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina) submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the importance of ‘‘National Safe Boating 

Week’’. 

Whereas for over 100,000,000 Americans boating continues 

to be a popular recreational activity; 

Whereas from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, people are taking to the water and enjoying time together 

boating, sailing, paddling, and fishing; 

Whereas, during ‘‘National Safe Boating Week’’, the U.S. 

Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Federal, 

State, and local safe boating partners encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy America’s beautiful waters responsibly; 

Whereas safe boating begins with preparation; 


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Whereas the Coast Guard estimates that human error accounts for most boating accidents and that life jackets 

could prevent nearly 83 percent of boating fatalities; 

Whereas through basic boating safety procedures, carrying 

lifesaving emergency distress and communications equipment, wearing life jackets, attending safe boating 

courses, participating in free boat safety checks, and 

staying sober when navigating, we can help ensure boaters on America’s coastal, inland, and offshore waters stay 

safe throughout the season; 

Whereas ‘‘National Safe Boating Week’’ is observed to bring 

attention to important life-saving tips for recreational 

boaters so that they can have a safer, more fun experience out on the water throughout the year; 

Whereas, on average, 650 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the United States; 

Whereas 75 percent of these are fatalities caused by drowning; 

Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, the Department of Public Safety’s Boating Safety Section responded to a total of 38 

distressed vessels and one capsized vessel; 

Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, the Department of Public Safety’s Boating Section responded to a total of 4 overdue 

swimmers, fishermen, and divers, and 2 stranded swimmers; 

Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, the Northern Mariana Islands 

had a total of 3 near-drowning cases and 1 drowning 

case resulting in death; 

Whereas the vast majority of these accidents are caused by 

human error or poor judgment and not by the boat, 

equipment, or environmental factors; and 


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Whereas a significant number of boaters who lose their lives 

by drowning each year would be alive today had they 

worn their life jackets: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the importance of ‘‘National Safe 

3 Boating Week’’; 

4 (2) supports the important procedures and 

5 trainings that have saved the lives of millions of 

6 boaters; 

7 (3) encourages Americans to explore America’s 

8 waters safely; and 

9 (4) calls on Federal, State, and local partners 

10 to continue to observe ‘‘National Safe Boating 

11 Week’’ with appropriate programs and activities. 

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