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CLEAN Elections Act
2/1/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 158
Bill 119 HR 158, also known as the "Independent Redistricting Commission Act," aims to address the issue of gerrymandering in congressional redistricting. The bill proposes that independent nonpartisan commissions be responsible for drawing congressional district boundaries, rather than allowing politicians to manipulate the boundaries for their own political gain.
The bill outlines the criteria for selecting members of these commissions, ensuring that they are truly independent and free from partisan influence. It also requires transparency in the redistricting process, with public hearings and opportunities for input from the community.
By implementing independent redistricting commissions, the bill seeks to promote fairness and accountability in the redistricting process, ultimately leading to more representative and responsive congressional districts. This legislation has the potential to reduce political polarization and increase voter confidence in the electoral system.
The bill outlines the criteria for selecting members of these commissions, ensuring that they are truly independent and free from partisan influence. It also requires transparency in the redistricting process, with public hearings and opportunities for input from the community.
By implementing independent redistricting commissions, the bill seeks to promote fairness and accountability in the redistricting process, ultimately leading to more representative and responsive congressional districts. This legislation has the potential to reduce political polarization and increase voter confidence in the electoral system.
Congressional Summary of HR 158
Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Elections Act or the CLEAN Elections Act
This bill establishes requirements for nonpartisan redistricting.
States must conduct congressional redistricting using a plan developed by a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission, beginning with the 2020 census.
A state may not use federal funds provided for election administration purposes unless it certifies to the Election Assistance Commission that it conducts redistricting for its state legislative districts using a plan developed by a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission.
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Current Status of Bill HR 158
Bill HR 158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 158 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 158's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 158
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 158
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 158
To require the use of independent nonpartisan commissions to carry out congressional redistricting.
To require the use of independent nonpartisan commissions to carry out congressional redistricting.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 158
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