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Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".
10/5/2024, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1461
Bill 118 HRES 1461, also known as the "National Voting Rights Month" bill, aims to designate September 2024 as a month dedicated to celebrating and promoting voting rights in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of voting as a fundamental right in a democratic society and seeks to raise awareness about the history of voting rights struggles in the country.
The bill highlights the significance of ensuring that all eligible citizens have equal access to the voting process and emphasizes the need to protect and expand voting rights for all Americans. It also acknowledges the ongoing challenges and barriers that certain communities face when trying to exercise their right to vote.
By designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month," the bill aims to encourage civic engagement, voter education, and participation in the electoral process. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and strengthening democracy through active and informed participation in elections. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1461 seeks to honor the legacy of those who fought for voting rights in the past and to inspire future generations to continue the fight for a more inclusive and equitable democracy.
The bill highlights the significance of ensuring that all eligible citizens have equal access to the voting process and emphasizes the need to protect and expand voting rights for all Americans. It also acknowledges the ongoing challenges and barriers that certain communities face when trying to exercise their right to vote.
By designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month," the bill aims to encourage civic engagement, voter education, and participation in the electoral process. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and strengthening democracy through active and informed participation in elections. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1461 seeks to honor the legacy of those who fought for voting rights in the past and to inspire future generations to continue the fight for a more inclusive and equitable democracy.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1461
This resolution
- expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month,
- encourages people to uphold the right to vote,
- encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation,
- recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting,
- expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and
- invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1461
Bill HRES 1461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill HRES 1461 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2024. Bill HRES 1461's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Accountability, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Education and the 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. as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1461
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
90Democrat Cosponsors
90Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1461
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1461
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Comments
Halo Hopkins
489
1 year ago
This bill is so stupid! Why do we need a whole month dedicated to voting rights? It's just a waste of time and taxpayer money. I don't see how this is going to help anyone. We already have enough voting rights as it is. This is just another way for the government to control us and push their agenda. I'm not going to support this nonsense. It's ridiculous!
Zachary Kearney
474
1 year ago
So, like, this whole idea of making September 2024 "National Voting Rights Month" is just ridiculous, ya know? I mean, why do we need a whole month dedicated to voting rights? It's not like people forget they have the right to vote or something. And why September specifically? What's so special about that month? It just seems like a waste of time and resources to me. I don't see how this is gonna make any real difference in the long run. People who care about voting rights are gonna keep caring, and those who don't, well, they're not gonna suddenly change their minds just because of a designated month. It's all just a bunch of political grandstanding if you ask me.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1461
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