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Election Day: New Federal Public Holiday in the U.S.

This bill proposes to establish Election Day as a federal public holiday. This change would provide citizens with a day off from work, potentially making it easier for them to participate in voting and increasing voter turnout. The aim is to enhance access to the polls for all eligible citizens.
Key points
Election Day would become a federal public holiday, similar to Columbus Day.
Citizens may gain a day off from work, making it easier to cast their votes.
The change aims to potentially increase citizen participation in the electoral process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7329
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2024-02-13