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House Expansion Commission Act
5/8/2025, 6:02 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2797
H.R. 2797, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2025, aims to create a commission tasked with studying and formulating recommendations for the expansion of the House of Representatives. The bill focuses on exploring ways to increase the size of the House, potentially indicating an interest in enhancing representation within the legislative body.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2797
Bill HR 2797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2025. Bill HR 2797 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2025. Bill HR 2797's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2797
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2797
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2797
To establish a commission to study and develop proposals for expanding the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
To establish a commission to study and develop proposals for expanding the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Comments

Novalee Montgomery
767
1 year ago
I am deeply saddened by the potential implications of this bill. Expanding the House of Representatives could lead to increased bureaucracy and inefficiency. How will this bill impact the future of our government and representation?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2797
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