SRES 822
118th Congress
Senate
Government Operations and Politics
A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 17, 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6100-6101)
Sep 17, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution
- designates September 2024 as 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6100-6101)
Committees of jurisdiction
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