Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

House Bill

H.R. 126

119th Congress

Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Al Green

D - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill creates a pilot program through the Election Assistance Commission to provide funding to school districts for initiatives that give 12th graders voter registration information. Schools must work with state and local election officials to develop their programs during fiscal year 2025.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill creates a pilot program through the Election Assistance Commission to provide funding to school districts for initiatives that give 12th graders voter registration information. Schools must work with state and local election officials to develop their programs during fiscal year 2025.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) ActThis bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2025, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates pilot program for high school voter registration education
Provides funding to local school districts
Targets 12th grade students approaching voting age
Requires coordination with election officials
Administered by Election Assistance Commission

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

High school seniors would receive voter registration information at school through funded programs. School districts could develop initiatives tailored to their communities. This aims to increase youth voter registration and civic engagement before students graduate.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Civics education

Education programs funding

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Elementary and secondary education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

126, 119th Congress (2025). "Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-126