Bill > SRes390

This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to address ongoing challenges to voting access and voter suppression in the United States. The resolution highlights historical and contemporary barriers to voting faced by minority groups, including Native Americans, Black Americans, Latinos, and other underrepresented voters, who have experienced discriminatory practices such as literacy tests, poll taxes, voter roll purges, and gerrymandering. It calls for increased awareness about voting rights, encourages Congress to pass legislation like the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and recommends that public schools develop curricula educating students about voting history, registration, and current voting restrictions. The resolution also urges support for protecting citizens' fundamental right to vote, recommends public service announcements to inform voters about election dates and registration deadlines, and expresses appreciation for voting rights advocates like Representative John R. Lewis. By designating a national month focused on voting rights, the resolution aims to promote democratic participation and address systemic barriers that have historically prevented full electoral access for marginalized communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/390/all-info