Bill · S.Res. 390· Senate(119-SRES-390)

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 9/16/2025
Last activity: 9/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 25 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution officially designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month". It highlights the historical and ongoing challenges of voter suppression, gerrymandering, and restrictive voting laws across the United States. The text encourages Congress to pass specific voting rights legislation, such as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025. It recommends that public schools and universities teach students about the history of voting, voter suppression, and registration processes. Furthermore, the resolution expresses appreciation for a special postal stamp honoring Representative John R. Lewis. Finally, it invites Congress to fund public service announcements to remind citizens about elections, registration deadlines, and the importance of voting.

Yes· 3 of 20

Does this protect the right to vote?+9
The bill designates National Voting Rights Month and strongly encourages the passage of voting rights protection legislation.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+9
The resolution promotes voter registration campaigns, ballot access, and public service announcements for elections.
Does this make elections run better?+9
The resolution promotes transparent elections, voter registration drives, and robust public awareness campaigns.