Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1188

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

Recognition of Lifeguards as First Responders

Apr 20·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Recognition of Open Water Lifeguards as First Responders

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Companion bill: Lifeguards: Recognition as First Responders →

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Unlikely to pass

Simple resolutions like this are often used to make a public statement of support but rarely move through the full legislative process to a final vote.

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 protect lives at great personal risk and often have advanced training in medical care, law enforcement, and water rescues.
The proposal argues that lifeguards meet the legal definitions of emergency workers because they treat and transport victims. It also notes that they protect property and the environment, which are key parts of being a first responder.
If passed, this would show formal support for the profession. The resolution mentions that during the COVID-19 pandemic, these workers should have been treated as essential staff and given priority for vaccines like other emergency personnel.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions

Apr 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Apr 20, 2026

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 NumberHRES 1188

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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D: 10R: 2

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