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Prohibition of Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting

This new law limits the redrawing of Congressional district lines to only once after each decennial census. This aims to ensure stable representation and prevent political manipulation. Citizens can expect their Congressional district to remain consistent throughout the decade, making it easier to follow their representatives' actions.
Key points
Congressional districts can only be redrawn once after a decennial census, every 10 years.
Further changes are only allowed if a court mandates them to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act.
The law does not affect how states draw districts for state or local elections.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_134
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congressional districts can only be redrawn once after a decennial census, every 10 years.
  • Further changes are only allowed if a court mandates them to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act.
  • The law does not affect how states draw districts for state or local elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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