Lower the minimum voting age to sixteen for federal elections.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act?
The bill H.R. 126 has remained in the House Committee on House Administration since January 2, 2025. The committee members must act to move the bill forward, but historical data shows that most bills die in committee without ever receiving a vote. This lack of action is the standard way that most legislative proposals end in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Original Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act (H.R. 126 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 126 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 126 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Al Green (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.