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Introduced
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
In Committee
07/14/2017
07/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Fair Representation Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Representation Act, proposes several key changes to the U.S. electoral system:
1. It would require all states to use ranked choice voting for elections of U.S. Representatives. This means voters would rank candidates in order of preference, and the winner would be determined through a multi-round tabulation process.
2. It would require states with more than one Representative to establish multi-member Congressional districts, with districts electing between 3-5 Representatives. States with 5 or fewer Representatives would elect all Representatives at-large.
3. It would require Congressional redistricting to be conducted through independent redistricting commissions established in each state, rather than by the state legislatures. The bill sets criteria the commissions must follow in drawing district boundaries.
4. It would provide funding to states to implement the new ranked choice voting and redistricting requirements.
The bill aims to increase democratic representation, reduce gerrymandering, and promote more competitive elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Don Beyer (D)*,
Jim Cooper (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (on 07/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3057/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3057/BILLS-115hr3057ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3057/BILLS-115hr3057ih.pdf.pdf |
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