# National Voting Rights Month Resolution

This resolution designates September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month" in the United States. That means Congress is officially recognizing the entire month to highlight the importance of voting rights and encourage Americans to think about voting access and participation.

In practical terms, this is a symbolic gesture rather than a law that changes anything about how voting actually works. It doesn't create new voting rights, change voting procedures, or affect how elections are run. Instead, it's Congress saying "this month, we want the country to focus on voting rights as an important topic." Government agencies, schools, and organizations might use this designation as a reason to hold events, educational programs, or discussions about voting during September.

The resolution essentially asks Americans to reflect on the history of voting rights in the country and the ongoing importance of protecting everyone's ability to vote. It's the kind of action Congress takes to draw attention to issues they consider significant, similar to how the government designates months for other causes or observances. While it doesn't have legal teeth or direct consequences for voters or election officials, it does represent an official statement from Congress about the value they place on voting rights as a fundamental part of American democracy.

A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Wyden, Ron

 <p>This resolution <ul> <li>designates September 2021 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>encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and </li> <li>invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections. </ul>