A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day". | ChamberLight
Bills · SRES 388
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 388Commemorative events and holidaysElections, voting, political campaign regulation
A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution doesn't legally affect anyone, as it doesn't create new laws or obligations. However, it aims to influence voting-eligible citizens across the United States by encouraging them to register, update their information, and vote. Organizations that promote voter registration might also feel encouraged by the official recognition of this day.
State and local election officials might indirectly be affected by an increase in inquiries about voter registration or information updates around the recognized day, if the resolution successfully raises public awareness and participation.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Senate officially recognizes September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day."
This formal recognition provides official endorsement for a day dedicated to encouraging voter participation.
PROVISION 02
The resolution encourages all voting-eligible citizens to register to vote.
This aims to increase the number of registered voters across the country.
PROVISION 03
It encourages citizens to verify that their voter registration information, such as name and address, is current with election officials.
This helps ensure that registered voters can successfully cast their ballots on election day without issues.
PROVISION 04
The resolution urges citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote.
This promotes actual voter turnout, which is the ultimate goal of voter registration efforts.
This resolution doesn't legally affect anyone, as it doesn't create new laws or obligations. However, it aims to influence voting-eligible citizens across the United States by encouraging them to register, update their information, and vote. Organizations that promote voter registration might also feel encouraged by the official recognition of this day.
State and local election officials might indirectly be affected by an increase in inquiries about voter registration or information updates around the recognized day, if the resolution successfully raises public awareness and participation.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Senate officially recognizes September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day."
This formal recognition provides official endorsement for a day dedicated to encouraging voter participation.
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The resolution encourages all voting-eligible citizens to register to vote.
This aims to increase the number of registered voters across the country.
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It encourages citizens to verify that their voter registration information, such as name and address, is current with election officials.
This helps ensure that registered voters can successfully cast their ballots on election day without issues.
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The resolution urges citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote.
This promotes actual voter turnout, which is the ultimate goal of voter registration efforts.
Date recognized as National Voter Registration Day
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal statement of opinion or intent adopted by a legislative body, but which does not have the force of law.
Voting-eligible citizen
A person who meets the legal requirements to vote in an election, typically based on age, citizenship, and residency.
Register to vote
The process of officially signing up with election authorities to become eligible to cast a ballot in elections.
Election official
A person or office responsible for administering elections, including voter registration, ballot counting, and election logistics at the state or local level.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
SEP 15, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 15, 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
SEP 15, 25
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)