Bill · H.Res. 726· House(119-HRES-726)
Supporting the recognition of September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Joseph Morelle
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 supports recognizing September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Morelle along with three other representatives. The measure was sent to the Committee on House Administration. The House of Representatives officially supports this designation. Additionally, it encourages every voting-eligible citizen to register to vote in their jurisdiction. It also urges citizens to confirm their personal information is current with election officials and to vote on election day if they want to.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this protect the right to vote?+5
The resolution promotes civic participation by supporting National Voter Registration Day.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5
Encourages eligible citizens to register to vote and confirm their information is current.
Does this make elections run better?+5
Encourages voters to keep their registration information current with election officials.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Voter Registration: The resolution supports designating September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day, which encourages citizens to register in their jurisdiction (Resolution section (1) and (2)(A)). This is positive because it promotes civic participation.
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Ensuring Accurate Records: The text encourages citizens to confirm with their election official that their name, address, and personal identifying information are current (Resolution section (2)(B)). This helps people make sure their voting records are correct.
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Promoting Civic Duty: The resolution encourages citizens to fulfill their civic duty by voting on election day if they would like to do so (Resolution section (2)(C)). This supports the public's right and opportunity to participate in elections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+5Improves Voting Rights+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+5
- 9/16/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Norma TorresDemocrat · California