Bills · HR 126
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 126Civics educationElections, voting, political campaign regulation
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to boost youth participation in elections by reaching students right before they become eligible to vote or shortly after. Many young people don't register or vote in their first few elections, and this bill tries to address that by providing information directly within schools, a familiar environment.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more 18-year-olds registering to vote and potentially turning out for elections, strengthening civic engagement. If it doesn't pass, schools would continue to rely on existing, often varied, state or local efforts, or non-profit organizations to provide voter registration information, which might not reach as many students or be as standardized across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must create a pilot program in fiscal year 2025 to give funds to local school districts.
This establishes the core mechanism for the bill, directing a federal agency to distribute resources for voter registration efforts.
PROVISION 02
Funds are specifically for initiatives that provide voter registration information to 12th-grade secondary school students.
This defines the target audience and purpose of the program, focusing on civic engagement for young, soon-to-be eligible voters.
PROVISION 03
School districts receiving funds must consult with state and local election officials when planning their voter registration initiatives.
This provision ensures that school efforts are coordinated with official election processes, making them more effective and accurate.
PROVISION 04
Both school districts and the Election Assistance Commission are required to submit reports on the program's activities and effectiveness.
These reports provide accountability and data to Congress to assess the pilot program's success and inform future policy decisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 126
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 126Civics educationElections, voting, political campaign regulation
Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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