Janelle Bynum (D-OR)
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Electrical Safety Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as "National Electrical Safety Month." The goal is to raise awareness regarding electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It encourages citizens to practice electrical safety habits to reduce fires, injuries, and deaths. The resolution also supports the Electrical Safety Foundation's efforts to educate the public on hazards related to emerging technologies. Finally, it requests that the President issue a proclamation for citizens to observe the month through various programs and activities.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the prevention of electrical shocks and burns in children.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The resolution promotes safety technology that protects consumers from electrical hazards and property damage.
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 of Hazards: By designating a specific month, the resolution aims to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces (Section 1).
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Reduction in Injuries and Deaths: The resolution encourages the practice of electrical safety habits to reduce the number of electrically related fires, injuries, and deaths (Section 2).
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Support for Public Education: The resolution supports the Electrical Safety Foundation in providing understanding regarding electrical hazards associated with emerging technologies (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the prevention of electrical shocks and burns in children.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The resolution promotes safety technology that protects consumers from electrical hazards and property damage.
- 5/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania