[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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