Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day.

This resolution (HRES 1388) is a symbolic House of Representatives statement supporting World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25. It highlights drowning as the third-leading cause of unintentional injury death globally - accounting for 7% of such deaths - and emphasizes that over 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, particularly affecting children and youth. The resolution references the World Health Organization’s six evidence-based prevention strategies (like teaching swimming, installing barriers, and improving flood management) and encourages international cooperation to develop drowning prevention policies. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to raise global awareness and prompt action on this preventable public health issue.