Rep. Torres Holds Press Conference with Family of 20-Month-Old River Wilson, Who Died in Bronx Residential Day Care Drowning, to Announce Introduction of River’s Law

Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) stood with the family of 20-month-old River Wilson, who tragically drowned last year in a swimming pool at a residential day care, to announce the introduction of River’s Law, new federal legislation that would prohibit the operation of swimming pools at residential child care facilities and require door and window alarms.

At the press conference in the Bronx, Rep. Torres joined River’s parents and relatives to call for action that will protect children nationwide from preventable tragedies.

At the press conference in the Bronx, Rep. Torres joined River’s parents and relatives to call for action that will protect children nationwide from preventable tragedies.

“Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among toddlers,” said Rep. Torres. “At the request of River’s family, I am introducing River’s Law to ensure that what happened to River will never happen again. No parent should ever have to endure such a devastating and preventable loss. River’s death must not be in vein.”