Rep. Veasey and Sen. Wyden Lead Bicameral Resolution to Designate September as National Voting Rights Month

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, reintroduced a bicameral resolution with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to designate this month as "National Voting Rights Month". The resolution seeks to end voter suppression by bringing awareness to existing voter suppression laws, educating Americans on their rights as voters, and urging Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation.

The resolution urges Congress to pass H.R. 1 and S. 949, the For the People Act of 2019, H.R. 4 and S. 561, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, H.R. 2722 and S. 2238, the Securing America's Federal Elections (SAFE) Act, and other key voting rights legislation to restore the American people's confidence in our elections and protect their right to vote Additionally, the resolution boosts student civic participation by encouraging schools and universities to develop curriculum to educate students on voter suppression laws, and the importance of voter engagement.

"This resolution will deliver on our promise to work for the people by ensuring that all Americans have a voice in our democracy," said Congressman Veasey. "Today's resolution will continue to push Congress to take action to fight repeated attempts to silence young people, minorities and seniors at the voting booth and fight to clean up corruption in our politics."

"Politicians and powerful special interests want to make it harder for Americans to make their voices heard at the ballot box," said Senator Wyden. "This resolution says Congress must step up and defend every American voter's fundamental democratic rights. That's especially true for seniors, working Americans and minorities, who often face extra barriers just to participate in our democratic system. Representative Veasey and I introduced this resolution to show there's a roadmap for fighting back."

Endorsements:

National Council of Jewish Women
Georgia Community Coalition
Let America Vote
Transformative Justice Coalition
Voting Rights Alliance
National Commission for Voter Justice
Civil Rights Coalition on Policing Reform
NAACP
Fair Fight Action
Demos