IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 934 
Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ‘‘Carbon Monoxide Action 
and Awareness Month’’ and promoting nationwide education, prevention, 
and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon mon-
oxide poisoning. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 5, 2025 
Mr. PATRONIS (for himself and Mr. GOTTHEIMER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ‘‘Carbon 
Monoxide Action and Awareness Month’’ and promoting 
nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts 
to protect United States families from carbon monoxide 
poisoning. 
Whereas carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, and taste-
less gas that can cause serious poisoning incidents result-
ing in hundreds of deaths, over 100,000 emergency med-
ical care visits, and approximately 14,000 hospitalizations 
each year; 
Whereas more than 400 United States citizens die annually 
from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and as 
many as 30 to 40 percent of victims die before reaching 
the hospital; 
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Whereas an estimated 76 percent of carbon monoxide poi-
soning cases occur in residential settings, demonstrating 
that the greatest risk exists in everyday home environ-
ments; 
Whereas approximately 86,200,000 United States citizens, or 
36 percent of adults, have no carbon monoxide detection 
or alarm system in their homes, leaving millions of fami-
lies unprotected from a preventable danger; 
Whereas environmental exposures in the home, including 
toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, are known drivers 
of chronic disease, particularly among children, the elder-
ly, and immunocompromised populations; 
Whereas it is important to use carbon monoxide detectors 
that have been tested and certified by a Nationally Rec-
ognized Testing Laboratory in order to verify compliance 
with UL standards; 
Whereas certification is critical to help United States citizens 
recognize that these devices meet the standard safety and 
performance requirements; 
Whereas national health initiatives have identified healthy 
homes as a critical component of preventive healthcare, 
calling for improved public awareness, strengthened safe-
ty standards, and greater coordination between public 
agencies and private partners to address indoor environ-
mental risks; 
Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning poses a significant risk 
after hurricanes due to improper use of gasoline powered 
generators and those poisonings could be prevented by 
carbon monoxide alarms and by placing gas generators 
more than 20 feet from indoor structures; 
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Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning imposes a significant 
economic burden, costing the United States more than 
$1,300,000,000 annually in hospital expenses, emergency 
response, and lost productivity; and 
Whereas public education, routine appliance maintenance, 
and the widespread installation of certified carbon mon-
oxide alarms are proven, cost-effective methods for pre-
venting carbon monoxide injuries and deaths: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the recognition ‘‘Carbon Monoxide 
Action and Awareness Month’’; 
(2) encourages Federal, State, and local agen-
cies to collaborate with public health organizations, 
safety advocates, and first responders to expand 
awareness and prevention efforts nationwide; 
(3) urges all United States citizens to install 
and maintain certified carbon monoxide alarms, to 
test them regularly, and to learn to recognize the 
signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning; 
(4) supports continued public and private part-
nerships that raise awareness of carbon monoxide 
hazards and promote healthy home environments; 
and 
(5) commends first responders, medical profes-
sionals, and community educators for their ongoing 
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commitment to saving lives through carbon mon-
oxide prevention and education. 
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