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.
Summary
This House Resolution supports the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month." It promotes nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect families from carbon monoxide poisoning. The resolution encourages collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies, public health organizations, safety advocates, and first responders.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to increase awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning and promote the use of carbon monoxide detectors. It could lead to increased public education and prevention efforts. It may also encourage partnerships between public and private entities to address indoor environmental risks.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Promotion of carbon monoxide detector use.
- Potential reduction in carbon monoxide-related deaths and hospitalizations.
- Encouragement of collaboration among various agencies and organizations.
- Support for healthy home environments.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate funding, so its impact depends on voluntary actions and existing resources.
- Effectiveness relies on public participation and adherence to safety recommendations.
- Potential for increased demand for certified carbon monoxide alarms, which could strain supply chains.
- Limited direct impact on economic factors beyond healthcare costs.
- The resolution is non-binding, meaning there is no legal requirement for action.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to protect citizens from a preventable health hazard. While the Constitution does not explicitly address public health awareness campaigns, this resolution falls within the implied powers of Congress to promote the general welfare. It does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).