Search Results: keywords:"national voting rights month"

  • H. RES. 1461 — Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Voting Rights Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:827

    The resolution H. RES. 1461 supports the establishment of September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month." It emphasizes the significance of voting in a democracy and highlights the historical and ongoing barriers to voting faced by minority groups in the United States. The...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants everyone to think about how important voting is by making September a special month for voting rights. It asks for schools to teach kids why voting matters and for people to share more information to help everyone know how to vote.

  • S. RES. 822 — Designating September 2024 as National Voting Rights Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:684

    The resolution, S. RES. 822, aims to designate September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month." It recognizes the significance of voting in a democracy and addresses ongoing issues of voter suppression in the United States, particularly among minority groups. The resolution encourages...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, the United States wants everyone to think about how important voting is, especially because some people find it harder to vote. They also want to teach kids in school about why voting matters and remind everyone how and when they can vote, using things like TV and radio.