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Designating May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month

Original title: 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.

May 19, 2026

public safety electrical safety awareness month

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Last action

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

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a formal federal designation intended to focus public attention and educational resources on preventing electrical injuries and fires throughout the month of May 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. residents

Residents are the target audience for the safety awareness campaigns and educational information promoted by this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution officially recognizes May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month to promote awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It encourages citizens to learn about and take actions to prevent electrical accidents.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any electrical safety laws?

No. This is a resolution that expresses support for the goals of electrical safety awareness; it does not create new legal requirements or regulations.

What is the purpose of this designation?

The purpose is to raise awareness of electrical hazards in various environments and encourage citizens to take proactive steps to protect themselves from electrical accidents.

Why It Matters

This resolution establishes a formal federal designation intended to focus public attention and educational resources on preventing electrical injuries and fires throughout the month of May 2026.

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Symbolic Safety Designation

The document continues the practice of using federal resolutions to designate specific months for public safety awareness campaigns.

National Electrical Safety Month

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

otherNational Electrical Safety Month“The event being designated for May 2026.”Map →

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