To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes.

Bill 117 hr 7948, also known as the "Community of Interest Redistricting Act," aims to ensure that the process of congressional redistricting is transparent and inclusive. The bill requires any entity responsible for developing congressional redistricting plans in a state to hold public hearings where members of communities of interest can voice their opinions on proposed redistricting plans.

The bill emphasizes the importance of allowing individuals who are part of communities of interest to have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on how their districts should be redrawn. This is intended to prevent gerrymandering and ensure that redistricting plans accurately reflect the needs and interests of the communities they represent.

In addition to requiring public hearings, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the redistricting process. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 hr 7948 is to promote fairness and transparency in the congressional redistricting process by giving a voice to communities of interest and preventing partisan manipulation of district boundaries.