A resolution recognizing January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day".

2/18/2022, 5:25 AM

This resolution recognizes January 25, 2022, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

Bill 117 sres 510, also known as the resolution recognizing January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," aims to bring attention to the importance of recruiting poll workers for elections in the United States. The resolution highlights the crucial role that poll workers play in ensuring fair and efficient elections, and encourages individuals to volunteer their time to serve as poll workers.

The resolution emphasizes the need for a diverse and inclusive group of poll workers to reflect the communities they serve. It also recognizes the challenges faced in recruiting and retaining poll workers, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased demand for poll workers in recent elections.

By designating January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the need for poll workers and to encourage individuals to consider volunteering for this important civic duty. It also calls on state and local governments, as well as community organizations, to take action to recruit and train poll workers to ensure the smooth operation of elections. Overall, Bill 117 sres 510 serves as a reminder of the vital role that poll workers play in the democratic process and encourages all Americans to consider volunteering as poll workers to help uphold the integrity of elections in the United States.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 510

Introduced on
2022-02-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/10/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes January 25, 2022, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

Bill 117 sres 510, also known as the resolution recognizing January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," aims to bring attention to the importance of recruiting poll workers for elections in the United States. The resolution highlights the crucial role that poll workers play in ensuring fair and efficient elections, and encourages individuals to volunteer their time to serve as poll workers.

The resolution emphasizes the need for a diverse and inclusive group of poll workers to reflect the communities they serve. It also recognizes the challenges faced in recruiting and retaining poll workers, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased demand for poll workers in recent elections.

By designating January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the need for poll workers and to encourage individuals to consider volunteering for this important civic duty. It also calls on state and local governments, as well as community organizations, to take action to recruit and train poll workers to ensure the smooth operation of elections. Overall, Bill 117 sres 510 serves as a reminder of the vital role that poll workers play in the democratic process and encourages all Americans to consider volunteering as poll workers to help uphold the integrity of elections in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing January 25, 2022, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day".

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/15/2022

This resolution recognizes January 25, 2022, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.


Latest Action2/10/2022
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S650-651; text: CR S649)