H.Res. 934

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 934 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 934

Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ``Carbon Monoxide Action 
and Awareness Month'' and promoting nationwide education, prevention, 
and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon 
monoxide poisoning.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 5, 2025

Mr. Patronis (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as ``Carbon Monoxide Action 
and Awareness Month'' and promoting nationwide education, prevention, 
and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon 
monoxide poisoning.

Whereas carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that can 
cause serious poisoning incidents resulting in hundreds of deaths, over 
100,000 emergency medical care visits, and approximately 14,000 
hospitalizations each year;
Whereas more than 400 United States citizens die annually from unintentional 
carbon monoxide poisoning and as many as 30 to 40 percent of victims die 
before reaching the hospital;
Whereas an estimated 76 percent of carbon monoxide poisoning cases occur in 
residential settings, demonstrating that the greatest risk exists in 
everyday home environments;
Whereas approximately 86,200,000 United States citizens, or 36 percent of 
adults, have no carbon monoxide detection or alarm system in their 
homes, leaving millions of families unprotected from a preventable 
danger;
Whereas environmental exposures in the home, including toxic gases, such as 
carbon monoxide, are known drivers of chronic disease, particularly 
among children, the elderly, and immunocompromised populations;
Whereas it is important to use carbon monoxide detectors that have been tested 
and certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in order to 
verify compliance with UL standards;
Whereas certification is critical to help United States citizens recognize that 
these devices meet the standard safety and performance requirements;
Whereas national health initiatives have identified healthy homes as a critical 
component of preventive healthcare, calling for improved public 
awareness, strengthened safety standards, and greater coordination 
between public agencies and private partners to address indoor 
environmental risks;
Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning poses a significant risk after hurricanes due 
to improper use of gasoline powered generators and those poisonings 
could be prevented by carbon monoxide alarms and by placing gas 
generators more than 20 feet from indoor structures;
Whereas carbon monoxide poisoning imposes a significant economic burden, costing 
the United States more than $1,300,000,000 annually in hospital 
expenses, emergency response, and lost productivity; and
Whereas public education, routine appliance maintenance, and the widespread 
installation of certified carbon monoxide alarms are proven, cost-
effective methods for preventing carbon monoxide injuries and deaths: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the recognition ``Carbon Monoxide Action and 
Awareness Month'';
(2) encourages Federal, State, and local agencies to 
collaborate with public health organizations, safety advocates, 
and first responders to expand awareness and prevention efforts 
nationwide;
(3) urges all United States citizens to install and 
maintain certified carbon monoxide alarms, to test them 
regularly, and to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of 
carbon monoxide poisoning;
(4) supports continued public and private partnerships that 
raise awareness of carbon monoxide hazards and promote healthy 
home environments; and
(5) commends first responders, medical professionals, and 
community educators for their ongoing commitment to saving 
lives through carbon monoxide prevention and education.
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