Marc Veasey (D-TX)
Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
A Democratic resolution with 22 Democratic cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 756 is a resolution to support the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month." The resolution encourages the protection of the fundamental right to vote and expresses support for passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the Democracy Restoration Act of 2023. It also recommends that schools and universities teach students about voting and the history of voter suppression. Additionally, it invites Congress to fund public service announcements to inform citizens about election dates and registration deadlines.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +10
Does this protect the right to vote?
The primary purpose of the bill is to support the designation of National Voting Rights Month and promote voting access.
- Scored +10
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The bill explicitly encourages legislation to expand voter registration and voting access.
- Scored +9
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Specifically highlights the historical and current voter suppression targeting Black Americans.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill advocates for federal oversight to counteract state-level voting restrictions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Voter Awareness: By designating a "National Voting Rights Month" and funding public service announcements, the resolution aims to remind people when elections are held and share registration deadlines. (Resolved section 1 and 6)
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Educational Opportunities: The recommendation for public schools and universities to develop curricula on how to register and the importance of voting could better inform students on exercising their rights. (Resolved section 4)
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Expanded Voting Access: The expression of support for the Freedom to Vote Act seeks to set national standards to expand voter registration and voting access. (Resolved section 3A)
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Restoration of Rights: The support for the Democracy Restoration Act of 2023 focuses on restoring Federal voting rights to citizens after they are released from imprisonment. (Resolved section 3B)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative consequences or burdens for individuals explicitly listed within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Specifically highlights the historical and current voter suppression targeting Black Americans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly mentions Asian Americans as targets of voter suppression. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly mentions Latino voters as targets of voter suppression. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly mentions Native Americans as targets of voter suppression. Would students be better off under this? — Recommends academic curricula to teach students how to vote and register. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Addresses financial barriers to voting and supports the disenfranchised. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Identifies disabled voters as a group negatively impacted by current restrictions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Encourages education in schools and universities on how to register and vote. Would men be better off under this? — Aims to expand voting access for all citizens. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Aims to increase overall voter awareness and access. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases general awareness and ease of voting. Would retired people be better off under this? — Aims to reduce barriers for elderly voters. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increases awareness and access to voting resources. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Identifies elderly voters as a group burdened by current voting restrictions. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases awareness and access to voting resources. Would women be better off under this? — Aims to expand voting access for all citizens. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Broadly improves democratic participation for all citizens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill explicitly encourages legislation to expand voter registration and voting access. Does this protect the right to vote? — The primary purpose of the bill is to support the designation of National Voting Rights Month and promote voting access. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill focuses on overcoming historical and modern voter suppression that has disproportionately impacted minority groups. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution acknowledges that voting restrictions have negatively impacted disabled voters.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill promotes election integrity reforms and the expansion of voter registration. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill encourages national standards for voter registration and access via the Freedom to Vote Act. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill advocates for federal oversight to counteract state-level voting restrictions.
- 9/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Stacey PlaskettDemocrat · Virgin Islands
Robert ScottDemocrat · Virginia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey