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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.
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.
Summary
This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States. The resolution expresses support for raising awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and encourages citizens to observe electrical safety practices and precautions. It supports the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International and requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Robert P. Bresnahan’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $255,976
- INVESTMENTS LIMITED $21,106
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES $13,200
- TFP LIMITED $11,022
- ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS $9,900
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Actions (2)
- May 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- May 19, 2026 Submitted in House
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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
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. <all>
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