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John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

USA116th CongressHR-130| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act This bill establishes requirements regarding congressional redistricting, including that redistricting plans must be developed by an independent redistricting commission. A state that has been redistricted after an apportionment of Representatives may not be redistricted again until after the next apportionment, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Each state must establish an independent redistricting commission to develop redistricting plans that meet specified criteria. If such a plan is not enacted into law, a state's highest court may select a plan developed by the state's commission. If the state court does not select a plan, a U.S. district court must develop a plan. The Election Assistance Commission must make payments to states to carry out redistricting.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 116-124: John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
  • HR 116-44: Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2019
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John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

USA116th CongressHR-130| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act This bill establishes requirements regarding congressional redistricting, including that redistricting plans must be developed by an independent redistricting commission. A state that has been redistricted after an apportionment of Representatives may not be redistricted again until after the next apportionment, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Each state must establish an independent redistricting commission to develop redistricting plans that meet specified criteria. If such a plan is not enacted into law, a state's highest court may select a plan developed by the state's commission. If the state court does not select a plan, a U.S. district court must develop a plan. The Election Assistance Commission must make payments to states to carry out redistricting.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 116-124: John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
  • HR 116-44: Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional districts and representationConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressState and local courtsState and local government operationsVoting rights