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

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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House

Senate

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and PoliticsEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationCivics education

Why This Matters

This resolution would direct the president to end military operations against certain groups or states not specifically authorized by Congress. It emphasizes that only Congress can approve the use of US armed forces in such hostilities.

Who this affects

US armed forces · designated groups · drug trafficking organizations

What changes is this bill making?

1Finds that Congress has not declared war or passed a specific authorization for force against organizations designated after February 20, 2025 as foreign terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act or as specially designated global terrorists under Executive Order 13224, nor against any states where they operate, nor against non-state drug trafficking groups.
2Notes that US military strikes on vessels in September 2025 qualify as hostilities under the War Powers Resolution and that Congress has received insufficient information about those strikes, including details on targets, threats, and legal authority.
3Directs the president to terminate the use of US Armed Forces for hostilities against those organizations, states, or drug trafficking groups unless Congress explicitly declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force.
4Clarifies that this resolution does not limit the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or imminent threat, or from supporting civil authorities in authorized counternarcotics operations, and that drug trafficking alone is not an armed attack.

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Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act This 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.

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

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and PoliticsEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationCivics education

Why This Matters

Who this affects

US armed forces · designated groups · drug trafficking organizations

What changes is this bill making?

1Finds that Congress has not declared war or passed a specific authorization for force against organizations designated after February 20, 2025 as foreign terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act or as specially designated global terrorists under Executive Order 13224, nor against any states where they operate, nor against non-state drug trafficking groups.
2Notes that US military strikes on vessels in September 2025 qualify as hostilities under the War Powers Resolution and that Congress has received insufficient information about those strikes, including details on targets, threats, and legal authority.
3Directs the president to terminate the use of US Armed Forces for hostilities against those organizations, states, or drug trafficking groups unless Congress explicitly declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force.
4Clarifies that this resolution does not limit the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or imminent threat, or from supporting civil authorities in authorized counternarcotics operations, and that drug trafficking alone is not an armed attack.

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