Supporting the designation of August 2020 as National Women’s Suffrage Month.

supports the designation of National Women’s Suffrage Month;

celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution;

honors the fearless voting rights activists who fought for generations to secure women’s access to the ballot;

reaffirms that all citizens have the right to full participation in American democracy;

recommits to uplifting an inclusive, diverse, and complete history of women’s fight for the vote;

recommits to persevering through these unexpected times to celebrate the suffragists, educate new generations about this critical chapter in the history of American democracy, and create a legacy that will inspire for the next 100 years;

recommends that Members of Congress demonstrate their support for the suffrage centennial through local and national commemorative efforts, such as the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission’s Forward Into Light Campaign; and

encourages the people of the United States to observe National Women’s Suffrage Month and commemorate this milestone of American democracy by ensuring that the untold stories of women’s decades-long battle for the ballot are recognized and celebrated across the United States.