[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 248 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 248

 Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28, 2021, 
         through April 3, 2021, as ``National Cleaning Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 17, 2021

 Mr. LaHood submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28, 2021, 
         through April 3, 2021, as ``National Cleaning Week''.

Whereas more than 800,000 businesses in the United States cleaning service 
        industry employ 3,500,000 workers to keep our businesses, hotels, 
        hospitals, schools, public buildings, and homes clean;
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 properly cleaning and disinfecting to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the 
        virus that causes COVID-19, and other infectious diseases;
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 have worked 24/7 to produce and deliver 
        critical cleaning and hygiene products throughout the COVID-19 pandemic;
Whereas essential frontline cleaning professionals have worked tirelessly to 
        combat the spread of COVID-19 since the onset of this pandemic; and
Whereas the cleaning industry has been essential in responding to those who need 
        effective and deep cleaning to combat the spread of COVID-19 and 
        equipment to help them transition to virtual workspaces: 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.
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