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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 934

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Patronis

R - FL

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bipartisan resolution supports recognizing November 2025 as Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes 400+ deaths, 100,000+ ER visits, and 14,000 hospitalizations annually. 76% occur in homes, yet 36% of US adults (86.2 million people) have no CO detectors, creating $1.3 billion in annual costs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan resolution supports recognizing November 2025 as Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes 400+ deaths, 100,000+ ER visits, and 14,000 hospitalizations annually. 76% occur in homes, yet 36% of US adults (86.2 million people) have no CO detectors, creating $1.3 billion in annual costs.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports November 2025 as Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month
CO poisoning causes 400+ deaths, 100,000+ ER visits annually
76% of poisoning cases occur in residential settings
36% of adults (86.2 million) have no CO detectors in their homes
Annual economic burden exceeds $1.3 billion
Post-hurricane generator use is significant risk factor

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Public awareness of CO dangers may increase detector installation. First responders and safety advocates receive recognition. Hurricane preparedness messaging may improve. Testing laboratories and UL certification are highlighted as consumer protection.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

934, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-934