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Keep Lifeguards on Duty at Federal Beaches

Also known as: Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act

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Key Points

  • If a federal beach is short on lifeguards, the Interior Department can hire local lifeguards to cover normal hours.
  • The federal government must pay local agencies back for all reasonable costs, including for current and future deals.
  • This covers swimming spots run by National Parks, Fish and Wildlife, Land Management, and Reclamation.
  • Short, everyday absences like sick days do not count as a shortage, so this is for bigger gaps.
  • The goal is fewer unguarded beaches, quicker rescues, and safer visits for families.
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Milestones

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Dec 2, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Nov 25, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Aug 29, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Aug 29, 2025

Introduced in House

Aug 29, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act

Bill NumberHR 5063
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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