# National Voting Rights Month Resolution

This resolution is Congress officially designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month." It's essentially a symbolic declaration—Congress is saying that September 2023 should be recognized as a month dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about voting rights in America.

What this means in practical terms is that the resolution encourages people, organizations, and government agencies to use September as a time to highlight the importance of voting rights, remember the history of voting rights struggles in the United States, and promote civic participation. It's similar to how we have National Hispanic Heritage Month or other designated awareness months. Government buildings might display information about voting rights, schools and community organizations might hold events, and the media might feature stories about voting and civic engagement.

This resolution doesn't create any new laws or change any voting rules. It doesn't give anyone new rights or take any away. It's not binding on anyone—it's simply Congress saying "we think this is important enough to officially recognize." Think of it as an official statement of support and encouragement rather than a policy change. The real impact depends on whether people and organizations actually use this designation to educate others about voting rights and encourage participation in the democratic process.

A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Wyden, Ron

 <p>This resolution <ul> <li>designates September 2023 as National Voting Rights Month, </li> <li>encourages people to uphold the right to vote,</li> <li>encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, </li> <li>recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, </li> <li>expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and </li> <li>invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections. </ul>