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H.Res. 1542

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
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Latest Action · September 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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September 15, 2026
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This resolution designates September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month" to raise awareness about voting rights protections and voter suppression issues in the United States. The measure sets this observance around National Voter Registration Day on September 15, 2026, and encourages Americans to support voting access and participate in elections. The resolution urges Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen protections against discriminatory practices like gerrymandering and voter suppression, while opposing legislation that could restrict voting access. It also recommends that schools and universities teach students about voting rights history and current voting restrictions, and calls for funding public service announcements to inform citizens about election dates and registration deadlines. While this is a symbolic gesture with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms, it reflects congressional support for strengthening voting rights protections.

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