House Resolution No. [insert number] urges the Select Committee on Homeland Security to investigate a significant power outage that occurred on May 25, 2025, in southeastern Louisiana. The outage was initiated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator to prevent an overload on the electric grid, affecting approximately 102,771 customers across several parishes, including Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard. The outage disrupted power in various neighborhoods and caused traffic light failures, with some areas regaining power by the evening, while others, particularly in St. Bernard, experienced delays in restoration.

The resolution highlights that the Midcontinent Independent System Operator provided only a three-minute warning to Entergy before the outage, leaving residents with little time to prepare. The Louisiana Public Service Commission identified several contributing factors to the outage, such as offline generators and higher-than-expected power demand due to elevated temperatures. The resolution calls for a thorough investigation to understand the causes and implications of this incident on the community.