Bill · H.Res. 1542· House(119-HRES-1542)

Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Age: 55 years

Texas

Introduced: 9/15/2026
Last activity: 9/15/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Marc Veasey
Cosponsors: - 33 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution officially designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month. It highlights historical and modern challenges to voting, such as voter suppression, gerrymandering, and recent Supreme Court decisions. The text encourages Congress to pass specific voting rights legislation while opposing other designated bills. Additionally, it recommends that schools develop curricula on voting history and current restrictions. Finally, the measure suggests funding public service announcements to remind citizens about elections and registration deadlines.

Yes· 3 of 15

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically advocates for protections against historical and current racial injustices in voting.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution notes the history of voter suppression against Native Americans and seeks to prevent future barriers.
Does this protect the right to vote?+7
The resolution encourages passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen and modernize protections for voters.