House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham urges the Select Committee on Homeland Security to investigate a significant power outage that occurred on May 25, 2025, in southeastern Louisiana. The outage, initiated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, affected over 102,000 customers across several parishes, including Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard. The resolution highlights the widespread impact on neighborhoods and the challenges faced by residents, including non-functioning traffic lights and the limited warning time provided to Entergy before the outage was triggered.

The resolution also notes that the Louisiana Public Service Commission identified several contributing factors to the outage, such as offline generators and unexpected power demand due to high temperatures. By calling for an investigation, the resolution seeks to understand the circumstances surrounding the outage and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.