Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act aims to ensure adequate lifeguard staffing at federally managed beaches and swimming areas. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to partner with local government agencies to provide lifeguard services, with the federal government reimbursing those agencies for reasonable costs. The bill defines key terms like ‘designated swim location’ and ‘staffing shortage’ to clarify the scope of the program. This legislation focuses on maintaining consistent lifeguard coverage to improve visitor safety.
Key provisions
- Allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter agreements with local governments for lifeguard services.
- Requires federal reimbursement for local government agencies providing lifeguard services.
- Defines ‘designated swim location’ as federally managed lands and waters monitored by lifeguards.
- Defines ‘staffing shortage’ as a level of staffing negatively impacting lifeguard coverage.
- Addresses existing agreements to ensure cost reimbursement.
- Excludes short-term staffing absences from the definition of a staffing shortage.
Who is affected
- National Park Service
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Local government agencies providing lifeguard services
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