Bill > HR4125

This bill aims to reform the U.S. House of Representatives by changing how Representatives are allocated and potentially elected. Specifically, the bill would establish a new method for determining the total number of Representatives by dividing the total U.S. population by 500,000, which would likely increase the number of Representatives from the current fixed number of 435. The bill also gives states the optional ability to create multi-member congressional districts and use ranked choice voting for elections. Additionally, it establishes a bipartisan commission to review the number of Representatives if population shifts cause the total number to change significantly by 15% or more. The commission would analyze population changes, evaluate the effectiveness of the new apportionment method, and recommend an optimal number of Representatives while considering factors like reducing district size disparities and ensuring representation for historically underrepresented populations. The bill's findings highlight that the current House size has remained unchanged since 1911, despite the U.S. population growing more than threefold, and that current Representatives serve significantly larger constituencies compared to historical norms. The goal is to make the House more representative, responsive, and reflective of the diverse American population by potentially increasing the number of Representatives and providing states with more flexible election methods.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4125/all-info