Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".
118-HRES-703118th CongressIntroduced Sep 19, 2023Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33](D-TX-33)38 cosponsors
Summary
This resolution
- expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month,
- encourages people to uphold the right to vote,
- encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation,
- recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting,
- expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and
- invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Sep 19, 2023House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Sep 19, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2023Library of Congress