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Electoral District Changes: Independent Commissions for Fairer Elections.

This bill aims to introduce independent commissions for drawing electoral district boundaries, for both Congressional and state elections. This process is intended to be fairer and less susceptible to political influence, potentially increasing the significance of each citizen's vote in elections.
Key points
Requires the use of independent, nonpartisan commissions for drawing Congressional redistricting maps.
States seeking federal election administration funds must use independent commissions for state legislative redistricting.
Commissions must have an equal number of members from the two largest parties and no elected public officials.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_158
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAN Elections Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_158.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the use of independent, nonpartisan commissions for drawing Congressional redistricting maps.
  • States seeking federal election administration funds must use independent commissions for state legislative redistricting.
  • Commissions must have an equal number of members from the two largest parties and no elected public officials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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