Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Electrical Safety Month".
H. Res. 443 is a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. Sponsored by Ms. Bynum (with Mr. Bresnahan) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, it expresses support for designating May 2025 as “National Electrical Safety Month.” The resolution notes that electrical failures cause fires, injuries, and deaths, and it calls for public awareness, safe practices, and the use of safety technologies in homes, schools, and workplaces. It also endorses the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation to educate the public about electrical hazards related to emerging technologies and requests the President to issue a proclamation urging observance of the month with appropriate programs and activities. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.
Key Points
- 1Designates May 2025 as “National Electrical Safety Month” (a symbolic, non-binding designation).
- 2Highlights that electrical failures cause fires, injuries, and deaths, and urges public awareness and safety practices in homes, schools, and workplaces.
- 3Supports the Electrical Safety Foundation’s efforts to educate the public about electrical hazards, including those related to emerging technologies.
- 4Encourages citizens to establish and practice electrical safety habits at home, school, and work to reduce related fires, injuries, and deaths.
- 5Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.