National Voter Registration Day, 2024

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day, encouraging eligible Americans to register and vote. It references past voting rights efforts and current administration actions but creates no new substantive policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 76711

Record & deadlines

Sep 16, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 19, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 76711
Federal Register PDF
Sep 17, 2024
National Voter Registration Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day
Call on eligible Americans to ensure accurate registration and commit to voting

What to expect

Immediate

September 17, 2024 designated as National Voter Registration Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Contains partisan-adjacent language criticizing 'forces trying to suppress voters' and referencing January 6, 2021, which is unusual for a ceremonial proclamation
Urges Congress to pass specific legislation (Freedom to Vote Act, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act), blurring line between ceremonial and advocacy functions