Bill · H.R. 126· House(119-HR-126)
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act," directs the Election Assistance Commission to run a pilot program. The program involves providing funds during fiscal year 2025 to eligible local educational agencies. These funds are intended for initiatives that provide 12th-grade secondary school students with information on how to register to vote in elections for public office. To be eligible, agencies must submit an application describing their initiatives and estimated costs. Agencies are also required to consult with State and local election officials when developing these programs.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill targets 12th-grade students to help them engage in the electoral process.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides specific resources and information to secondary school students regarding voter registration.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5
The bill provides funds to help 12th-grade students obtain information on how to register to vote.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Information for Students: The bill provides funds to help secondary school students in the 12th grade receive information regarding registering to vote in elections for public office (Section 2(a)).
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Collaboration with Officials: Local educational agencies are required to consult with State and local election officials when developing their initiatives, ensuring coordination with those responsible for administering elections (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House