# 119-hr-126: Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act

119-hr-126, Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-126
- Congress: 119
- Title: Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-23

## Summary

**Creates a one-year pilot to fund local school districts that give 12th graders voter registration information.** The pilot pairs local educational agencies with state and local election officials to design and run the initiatives. - Students and families: Graduating 12th graders in public secondary schools would get information and activities meant to help them register to vote in public elections during fiscal year 2025. - Local educational agencies: LEAs would apply for grants by describing proposed initiatives, estimating costs, and providing required assurances. LEAs that receive funds must report on implemented activities and analyze effectiveness within 90 days of getting the money. - State and local election officials: LEAs must consult with election officials when developing programs so school outreach matches local registration rules and procedures. - Oversight and funding: The Election Assistance Commission would compile LEA reports and must report to Congress within 60 days after receiving a LEA’s final report. The bill authorizes whatever sums are necessary to run the pilot.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Pilot voter registration help for 12th graders: benefit, low. If enacted, the Election Assistance Commission would run a one-year pilot in fiscal year 2025. It would fund districts to inform 12th graders about registering to vote in public office elections. Districts would apply, describe planned activities and costs, and give required assurances. Funded dist…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-6771: Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-126 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/126)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-6771: Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6771)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2038)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-126 (as of 2026-04-23).