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H.R. 5063 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act

Establishes safety standards or protections for beaches and swimmers. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced Aug 29, 2025 Latest action Sep 15, 2026

What it does

The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

What members said about it

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026 · Kiggans R-VA

    Kiggans’ Bill to Ensure Proper Lifeguard Staffing on Public Beaches Passes the House with Bipartisan Support

    Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the House passage of her bill, H.R. 5063, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, which passed the House by voice.

    “Families visiting America’s vast federal beaches and swimming areas should be able to count on properly staffed shores. H.R. 5063 allows the Department of the Interior to partner with local governments during lifeguard shortages and guarantees those communities are reimbursed for the costs they incur, ensuring federal…”

Latest action

Sep 15, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.