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Introduced
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress, to require each State with more than one Representative to estab- lish multi-member congressional districts, to require States to conduct congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Representation Act, would establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress, require each state with more than one Representative to establish multi-member congressional districts, and require states to conduct congressional redistricting through independent commissions. The bill provides payments to states to implement ranked choice voting, establishes criteria for congressional redistricting plans developed by independent commissions, and creates a process for federal courts to develop redistricting plans if states fail to meet certain requirements. The bill would apply to elections starting in 2022 for the House of Representatives and 2022 for the Senate.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Don Beyer (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3863/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3863/BILLS-117hr3863ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3863/BILLS-117hr3863ih.pdf.pdf |
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