Urges Congress to make Election Day a federal holiday in the United States.

This resolution urges Congress to make Election Day a federal holiday in the United States. It argues that doing so would increase voter turnout by easing obstacles such as work schedules and time constraints. The resolution notes that other countries with weekend elections have higher voter turnout rates. It also highlights that eight states, including New Jersey, and Puerto Rico have already designated Election Day as a state holiday to encourage civic participation.

Urges Congress to make Election Day a federal holiday in the United States.

This resolution urges Congress to make Election Day a federal holiday in the United States. It argues that doing so would increase voter turnout by easing obstacles such as work schedules and time constraints. The resolution notes that other countries with weekend elections have higher voter turnout rates. It also highlights that eight states, including New Jersey, and Puerto Rico have already designated Election Day as a state holiday to encourage civic participation.