Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1302 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1302

  Designating May 2026 as ``National Electrical Safety Month'' in the
    United States and supporting the goals and ideals of ``National
 Electrical Safety Month'' to raise awareness of electrical hazards in
  homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to
             protect against electrically related hazards.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 19, 2026

   Mr. Bresnahan (for himself and Ms. Bynum) submitted the following
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

  Designating May 2026 as ``National Electrical Safety Month'' in the
    United States and supporting the goals and ideals of ``National
 Electrical Safety Month'' to raise awareness of electrical hazards in
  homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to
             protect against electrically related hazards.

Whereas each year, electrical failure or malfunction accounts for thousands of
        home structure fires;
Whereas each year, fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction result in
        over 1,000 injuries, $1,400,000,000 in property damage, and nearly 400
        deaths;
Whereas each year, over 2,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms
        for electrical shock or burns caused by tampering with a wall outlet;
Whereas the safety and well-being of citizens is of utmost importance, and it is
        crucial to equip citizens with the necessary knowledge and understanding
        regarding potential electrical hazards in homes, schools, and the
        workplace;
Whereas following basic electrical safety precautions and adhering to
        electrical, fire, and life-safety codes can help prevent thousands of
        citizens from being injured or killed each year;
Whereas citizens are encouraged to inspect their homes and workplaces for
        possible electrical hazards;
Whereas citizens are advised to protect their homes and families with the latest
        safety technology, such as ground-fault circuit interrupters, arc-fault
        circuit interrupters, surge protective devices, and tamper-resistant
        receptacles;
Whereas citizens are urged to install, test, and properly maintain an adequate
        number of smoke alarms; and
Whereas the Electrical Safety Foundation International is a nonprofit
        organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the
        home, school, and workplace through education, awareness, and advocacy:
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``National
        Electrical Safety Month'' to raise awareness of electrical
        hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and actions citizens
        may take to protect against such hazards;
            (2) encourages all citizens to observe the importance of
        establishing and practicing electrical safety habits in the
        home, school, and the workplace to reduce the number of
        electrically related fires, injuries, and deaths;
            (3) supports the efforts of the Electrical Safety
        Foundation International to provide necessary and fundamental
        understanding of electrical hazards associated with emerging
        technologies; and
            (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation
        calling upon citizens to observe the month with appropriate
        programs and activities.
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