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Designating September as National Voting Rights Month: Strengthening Democracy

This House Resolution supports designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month." The aim is to highlight the importance of voting rights, educate citizens about the electoral process, and encourage participation in elections, potentially increasing civic awareness and engagement.
Key points
Emphasizing the importance of the right to vote as a cornerstone of democracy and recalling historical barriers to ballot access.
Encouraging the passage of legislation aimed at facilitating voting access, combating gerrymandering, and protecting minority voting rights.
Promoting voter education among students and public awareness campaigns for all citizens regarding election dates and registration methods.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1394
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Process start date: 2022-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizing the importance of the right to vote as a cornerstone of democracy and recalling historical barriers to ballot access.
  • Encouraging the passage of legislation aimed at facilitating voting access, combating gerrymandering, and protecting minority voting rights.
  • Promoting voter education among students and public awareness campaigns for all citizens regarding election dates and registration methods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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