Bill · S.Res. 854· Senate(119-SRES-854)

A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 9/15/2026
Last activity: 9/15/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 28 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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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 bill designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month. It highlights historical and current voter suppression issues, including Jim Crow laws, felony disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, and recent court decisions. The resolution encourages the public to uphold the right to vote for every citizen. It also calls on Congress to pass specific voting rights legislation and oppose certain voter eligibility bills. Additionally, the text recommends that schools develop educational curricula about voting and suggests funding public service announcements regarding elections.

Yes· 3 of 16

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill focuses heavily on restoring protections for Black Americans who have historically faced voter suppression.
Does this protect the right to vote?+8
The bill encourages the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and modernize protections for minority voters.
Does this make elections run better?+8
The resolution promotes voter registration awareness and the strengthening of legal protections against discriminatory gerrymandering.