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Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 23, 2025, through March 29, 2025, as "National Cleaning Week".
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 23, 2025, through March 29, 2025, as ``National Cleaning Week''.
Summary
This resolution designates the week of March 23-29, 2025, as "National Cleaning Week." The resolution recognizes the essential services provided by the cleaning industry and cleaning professionals in maintaining healthy and sanitary conditions in schools, hospitals, workplaces, and other environments. The House expresses support for the designation to promote awareness of the importance of routine cleaning and disinfection in protecting public health.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL)
1 cosponsor
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Darin Lahood’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- SPRINGFIELD ARMORY $25,000
- NULL $24,450
- MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, INC. $23,100
- BGR GROUP $14,700
- ULINE $13,200
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Actions (2)
- Mar 25, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Mar 25, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 25, 2025
Mr. LaHood (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 23, 2025, through March 29, 2025, as “National Cleaning Week”.
Whereas cleaning and disinfection are an investment in protecting human health and safety; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses the importance of routine cleaning and disinfecting to protect public health; Whereas ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, found that routine cleaning and disinfection reduce the number of surfaces contaminated by viruses by 62 percent and thereby significantly reduce the rate of transmission of infectious diseases; Whereas manufacturers and distributors produce and deliver critical cleaning and hygiene products; and Whereas essential frontline cleaning professionals work tirelessly to keep our schools, hospitals, workplaces, and other spaces healthy and safe for us all: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions; and
(2) supports the designation of “National Cleaning Week” to continue to promote safe and clean environments at work, in schools, and at home. <all>
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