Representation Act

This bill would require the body that draws congressional district maps in each state to identify and document communities of interest before redistricting, and to accept, publish, and consider communities proposed by residents. A state could not split a documented community of interest into more than one congressional district unless needed for equal population, to comply with the Voting Rights Act, or to keep another community of interest whole. The mapmaking body would have to publish written explanations for any splits and describe how it considered proposed communities. Residents could sue in federal court to enforce these rules, and the Election Assistance Commission would provide states with standards and tools for mapping communities of interest.

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Sponsors

• James Gallagher Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors