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Commission on House Size and Election Methods

This act establishes a commission to study the appropriate size of the House of Representatives and how its members are elected. The goal is to ensure the House better represents citizens and includes more people in the electoral process. Citizens can expect proposals for changes that might affect how their votes are counted and the influence of their representatives.
Key points
A commission will be established to analyze the current size of the House of Representatives and its effectiveness.
Alternative voting methods (e.g., ranked-choice, cumulative voting) will be examined to make the House more representative.
The issue of gerrymandering in single-member districts will be investigated.
Proposals for changes in the size of the House and election methods will be developed and submitted to the President and Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_996
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Congress Commission Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_996.

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 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A commission will be established to analyze the current size of the House of Representatives and its effectiveness.
  • Alternative voting methods (e.g., ranked-choice, cumulative voting) will be examined to make the House more representative.
  • The issue of gerrymandering in single-member districts will be investigated.
  • Proposals for changes in the size of the House and election methods will be developed and submitted to the President and Congress.
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. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20].

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 2025-12-28.

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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