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To require States to carry out Congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-713| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption. The bill requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements. The state redistricting entity must: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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To require States to carry out Congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-713| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption. The bill requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements. The state redistricting entity must: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional electionsCongressional operations and organizationHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operations