Congress·In Committee·H.Con.Res. 27

Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

Lifeguards: Recognition as First Responders

Apr 10, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Recognition of Open Water Lifeguards as First Responders

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StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 15 months

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is actively moving through the system, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill for this measure at this time.

Companion bill: Recognition of Lifeguards as First Responders →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since April 2025

Senate

President

Law

Unlikely to pass

Resolutions like this are often seen as symbolic and rarely move quickly through the full legislative process unless there is a major push from leadership.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.Con.Res. 41 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.Con.Res. 41 (118th) →

Key Points

This resolution asks Congress to officially recognize open water lifeguards as first responders. It highlights that these workers risk their lives to save others and often have advanced training in medical care, law enforcement, and water rescues.
The proposal explains that lifeguards perform the same four main duties as other emergency workers. These duties include responding to victims, treating injuries, assisting people in danger, and transporting them to safety.
By giving them this title, the resolution aims to show that lifeguards perform essential duties. It mentions that during the COVID-19 pandemic, they should have been treated as essential workers with early access to vaccines.
This action is a statement of support and does not create new laws or provide direct funding. However, it helps set the stage for lifeguards to be included in programs and benefits usually reserved for police officers and firefighters.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions

Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Apr 10, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

Bill NumberHCONRES 27

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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D: 6R: 6

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