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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 22, 2022Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 791

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 22, 2022)

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.

What just happenedSep 22, 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4972-4973)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
26 cosponsors26 D
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  1. Sep 22, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4972-4973)

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Sep 22, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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