SRES 390119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 390) introduced in the 119th Congress designating September 2025 as “National Voting Rights Month.” The resolution, which was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, is a non-binding expression of Congress’s stance and priorities. It notes historical and ongoing efforts to suppress voting and outlines a set of actions Congress should support, including strengthening voting protections, improving access to voting, and educating the public about voting rights. The resolution urges Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 (S. 2523, H.R. 14) and other voting rights legislation, calls for a public education curriculum on voting and its history, commends the USPS for honoring John R. Lewis with a commemorative stamp, and recommends funding for public service announcements about elections, registration deadlines, and turnout. It frames September 2025 as an appropriate time to spotlight voting rights and to promote access to the ballot for all citizens.

Key Points

1Designates September 2025 as “National Voting Rights Month” and encourages nationwide recognition of voting rights and participation.
2Calls on Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 (S. 2523, H.R. 14) and to pursue other voting rights measures to restore and modernize protections in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
3Requires public schools and universities to develop curricula covering the importance of voting, registration processes, voting locations and options, the history of voter suppression, and current restrictions.
4Praises the United States Postal Service for issuing a Representative John R. Lewis stamp and encourages awareness of voting rights history and sacrifice.
5Urges Congress to fund public service announcements across multiple media to inform the public about elections, registration deadlines, and the importance of voting.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Voters, particularly minority, elderly, poor, and disabled populations who have faced barriers to voting; efforts to expand access and awareness during National Voting Rights Month.- Public schools and higher education institutions that would implement the recommended curriculum on voting rights and procedures.Secondary group/area affected- Election administrators and states, which could be influenced by stronger federal voting rights protections and the emphasis on accessible voting options.- Voting-rights advocates and civil society groups that monitor and challenge restrictive laws and participate in public education campaigns.- The United States Postal Service, in connection with commemorative stamps and communications about voting.Additional impacts- Could shape public discourse and political attention around voting rights while signaling support for reform legislation; however, as a resolution, it does not itself change law or create enforceable rights.- May influence funding priorities for public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives related to voting and elections.

Generated by gpt-5-nano on Oct 2, 2025