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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Latest Action · May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise public awareness about electrical hazards and safety measures in homes, schools, and workplaces. The measure highlights that electrical failures cause thousands of fires annually, resulting in nearly 400 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage, along with over 2,000 children treated for electrical shock or burns each year. The resolution encourages citizens to inspect their properties for electrical hazards and adopt safety technologies such as ground-fault circuit interrupters, arc-fault circuit interrupters, and smoke alarms. It expresses support for the Electrical Safety Foundation International's efforts to educate the public about electrical safety risks. The resolution requests that the President issue a proclamation promoting the observance of this designated month through appropriate programs and activities, though it involves no federal funding or implementation requirements.
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