H.Res. 1302

[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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