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Introduced
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
In Committee
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require congressional redistricting conducted by a State to be conducted in accordance with a redistricting plan developed and enacted into law by an independent redistricting commission established by the State, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires congressional redistricting in each state to be conducted by an independent redistricting commission designed to reduce partisan gerrymandering and ensure fair representation. The bill establishes detailed requirements for creating these commissions, including a rigorous selection process that ensures diverse membership across political affiliations and demographic groups. Commissioners must be selected through a transparent public application process, with strict rules preventing individuals with political conflicts of interest from serving. The commissions are required to hold public hearings, accept public input, and develop redistricting plans using specific criteria that prioritize equal population, voting rights protections, preserving communities of interest, and avoiding partisan advantage. The bill prohibits mid-decade redistricting and provides a mechanism for federal courts to develop redistricting plans if states fail to do so. If a proposed redistricting plan appears to unfairly advantage one political party, the bill creates a process for challenging the plan, including statistical analysis of potential partisan bias. States will receive federal funding to establish and operate these commissions, and the provisions will first apply to redistricting following the 2030 census, giving states time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (56)
Zoe Lofgren (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Adam Gray (D),
Al Green (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
John Larson (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Sam Liccardo (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Dave Min (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Nancy Pelosi (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5449/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5449/BILLS-119hr5449ih.pdf |
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