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John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2646
The bill proposes to establish independent redistricting commissions in each state to draw congressional district boundaries. These commissions would be made up of individuals who are not affiliated with any political party and who are selected through a transparent and non-partisan process. The goal of these commissions is to create fair and competitive districts that accurately reflect the political makeup of the state.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency in the redistricting process by requiring public hearings and input from the community. It also prohibits the use of partisan data or political considerations when drawing district boundaries. Overall, the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act seeks to promote fairness and impartiality in the redistricting process, ultimately leading to more representative and responsive government.
Congressional Summary of HR 2646
John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
This bill establishes requirements regarding congressional redistricting, including that redistricting plans must be developed by an independent redistricting commission.
A state that has been redistricted after an apportionment of Representatives may not be redistricted again until after the next apportionment, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Each state must establish an independent redistricting commission to develop redistricting plans that meet specified criteria. If such a plan is not enacted into law, a state's highest court may select a plan developed by the state's commission. If the state court does not select a plan, a U.S. district court must develop a plan.
The Election Assistance Commission must make payments to states to carry out redistricting.
