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September Designated as National Voting Rights Month: Enhancing Access to Voting

The U.S. Senate designated September 2022 as “National Voting Rights Month.” This aims to highlight the importance of voting, educate citizens about the history and challenges of voting rights, and encourage active participation in elections. The initiative serves as a reminder of the need to protect access to the ballot for all citizens.
Key points
Designation of September 2022 as “National Voting Rights Month” to promote and protect the right to vote.
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation aimed at increasing voter access, combating gerrymandering, and protecting against electoral discrimination.
Recommendation for public schools and universities to develop curricula on the importance of voting, the history of voter suppression, and voter registration methods.
Support for the U.S. Postal Service's role in the election process and a call to combat attempts to undermine it.
Encouragement for public awareness campaigns in media to remind people of election dates and registration deadlines.
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Print number: 117_SRES_791
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating 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_SRES_791.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of September 2022 as “National Voting Rights Month” to promote and protect the right to vote.
  • Encouraging Congress to pass legislation aimed at increasing voter access, combating gerrymandering, and protecting against electoral discrimination.
  • Recommendation for public schools and universities to develop curricula on the importance of voting, the history of voter suppression, and voter registration methods.
  • Support for the U.S. Postal Service's role in the election process and a call to combat attempts to undermine it.
  • Encouragement for public awareness campaigns in media to remind people of election dates and registration deadlines.
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 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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