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This bill establishes the U.S. House of Representatives Expansion Commission to study potential changes to the size of the House of Representatives, which has remained fixed at 435 members since 1929 despite significant population growth. The 13-member commission, composed of non-congressional experts in politics, government, mathematics, and statistics, will be tasked with investigating how expanding the House might improve representation, considering methods like the "Cube Root Law" and "Wyoming Rule" for determining appropriate membership. The commission will examine practical challenges of expansion, including office space, staffing, voting logistics, and potential impacts on district sizes and legislative effectiveness. Members will be appointed by congressional leadership and will serve without pay except for travel expenses, and they must consult with various government officials during their study. Within two years of their first meeting, the commission must submit a comprehensive report to the President and Congress that includes specific proposals for expanding House membership and addressing potential implementation challenges. The commission will automatically terminate 90 days after submitting its report, with funding to be determined through congressional appropriations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2797/all-info