IV 
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 Transpor-
tation 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, peo-
ple 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 boat-
ers to explore and enjoy America’s beautiful waters re-
sponsibly; 
Whereas safe boating begins with preparation; 
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Whereas the Coast Guard estimates that human error ac-
counts 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 equip-
ment, wearing life jackets, attending safe boating 
courses, participating in free boat safety checks, and 
staying sober when navigating, we can help ensure boat-
ers 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 experi-
ence out on the water throughout the year; 
Whereas, on average, 650 people die each year in boating-re-
lated accidents in the United States; 
Whereas 75 percent of these are fatalities caused by drown-
ing; 
Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, the Department of Public Safe-
ty’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 Safe-
ty’s Boating Section responded to a total of 4 overdue 
swimmers, fishermen, and divers, and 2 stranded swim-
mers; 
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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of ‘‘National Safe 
Boating Week’’; 
(2) supports the important procedures and 
trainings that have saved the lives of millions of 
boaters; 
(3) encourages Americans to explore America’s 
waters safely; and 
(4) calls on Federal, State, and local partners 
to continue to observe ‘‘National Safe Boating 
Week’’ with appropriate programs and activities. 
Æ 
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