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Proposal:A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill SRES 791
Type of Legislation Senate Resolution
Congress 117
Status Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

This resolution * designates September 2022 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,
  • encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and
  • invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.

Bill Title

A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2022-09-22: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4972-4973)
  • 2022-09-22: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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