CLEAN Elections Act

2/1/2025, 4:53 AM

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.

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.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 158
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the use of independent nonpartisan commissions to carry out congressional redistricting.

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Latest Summary2/20/2025

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 deve...

Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.