HR 126
119th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Civics education
Education programs funding
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
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Plain-English summary
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2025, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.
LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 126: Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-126/
"H.R. 126: Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-126/.
H.R. 126, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-126/.
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