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Introduced
01/27/2017
01/27/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption. The bill requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements. The state redistricting entity must: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.
AI Summary
This bill, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2017, requires states to conduct congressional redistricting in a transparent process that allows for public participation. Key provisions include:
1) Requiring each state to establish and maintain a public website that provides information about the redistricting process, allows the public to submit comments, and posts proposed and final redistricting plans.
2) Mandating that states solicit public input during the initial development of redistricting plans, including holding public hearings.
3) Requiring states to post proposed final redistricting plans online at least 10 days before adoption, allow for public comment, and hold a public hearing before finalizing the plans.
4) Specifying that the requirements apply to congressional redistricting conducted after the 2020 census. The bill cites Congress' constitutional authority over the time, place, and manner of federal elections as the basis for these requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Jim Cooper (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Collin Peterson (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Kurt Schrader (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Mike Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (on 02/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/713/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr713/BILLS-115hr713ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr713/BILLS-115hr713ih.pdf.pdf |
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