The resolution introduced by Representatives Tisdel, Glanville, and Mentzer aims to declare January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan. It highlights the dangers of radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can enter homes through foundation openings and is a significant environmental cause of lung cancer. The resolution notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends mitigating homes with radon levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), as approximately 26% of radon tests in Michigan have shown elevated levels.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of testing for radon, which is both easy and inexpensive, and encourages the use of radon-resistant construction techniques for new homes to minimize lung cancer risks. It also acknowledges the efforts of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, along with local health departments and other partners, to educate residents about radon and the necessary actions to reduce exposure.