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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1302| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" to significantly raise awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It aims to equip citizens with the necessary knowledge to protect against electrically related dangers, emphasizing the importance of following basic safety precautions and adhering to electrical, fire, and life-safety codes. The measure encourages all citizens to establish and practice electrical safety habits to reduce the number of electrically related fires, injuries, and deaths annually. It also supports the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International in providing understanding of hazards associated with emerging technologies, and requests the President to issue a proclamation for the month's observance.
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May 19, 2026
Submitted in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 19, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1302| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" to significantly raise awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It aims to equip citizens with the necessary knowledge to protect against electrically related dangers, emphasizing the importance of following basic safety precautions and adhering to electrical, fire, and life-safety codes. The measure encourages all citizens to establish and practice electrical safety habits to reduce the number of electrically related fires, injuries, and deaths annually. It also supports the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International in providing understanding of hazards associated with emerging technologies, and requests the President to issue a proclamation for the month's observance.
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Timeline
May 19, 2026
Submitted in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 19, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted