Bill · H.Res. 1302· House(119-HRES-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.
- Introduced
- 5/19/2026
- Last activity
- 5/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Bresnahan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States. The goal is to raise awareness regarding electrical hazards found in homes, schools, and workplaces. It aims to educate citizens on actions they can take to protect themselves from electrically related hazards. The resolution encourages the establishment of safety habits to reduce fires, injuries, and deaths. Additionally, it supports the educational efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Finally, it requests that the President issue a proclamation for citizens to observe this month through various activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights that children are frequently treated in emergency rooms for electrical injuries, making awareness programs highly beneficial for them.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Increased knowledge of electrical safety can help prevent costly property damage and injuries in all households.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution aims to reduce injuries and deaths related to electrical hazards through increased public awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Safety: By designating a specific month to raise awareness, the resolution seeks to educate people on how to protect against electrical hazards in their homes, schools, and workplaces (Resolution, Section 1).
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Reduction in Injuries and Deaths: The resolution encourages citizens to practice safety habits to help reduce the number of electrically related fires, injuries, and deaths (Resolution, Section 2).
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Access to Safety Information: The resolution supports providing people with a fundamental understanding of electrical hazards, including those associated with emerging technologies (Resolution, Section 3).
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Encouragement of Protective Measures: The text suggests that following safety precautions and using safety technology, such as smoke alarms and ground-fault circuit interrupters, can help prevent injuries or death (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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