Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 134 Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 134

Bill 117 HR 134, also known as the Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021, aims to prohibit states from conducting mid-decade redistricting. This means that states would not be allowed to redraw their congressional districts outside of the normal redistricting process that occurs every ten years following the census.

The bill is named after Coretta Scott King, the wife of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., in honor of her dedication to fighting for equal representation and voting rights. The purpose of the bill is to prevent political parties from manipulating district boundaries for their own advantage, a practice known as gerrymandering.

If passed, the Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021 would help ensure fair and equal representation for all citizens by maintaining the integrity of the redistricting process. This bill is an important step towards promoting democracy and preventing partisan manipulation of electoral districts.

Congressional Summary of HR 134

Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021

This bill prohibits a state where the congressional districts have been redistricted after a decennial census from carrying out another redistricting until after the next apportionment of Representatives following a decennial census, unless a court requires the state to conduct a subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The bill is applicable to any congressional redistricting which occurs after the regular decennial census conducted during 2020.

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Current Status of Bill HR 134

Bill HR 134 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 4, 2021. Bill HR 134 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2021. Bill HR 134's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of March 1, 2021