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Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-131| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
David Scott (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019 This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan, including (1) maps of the congressional districts; (2) the composition of the districts by race, language minority group, and political party; (3) an explanation of the entity's reasoning; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members. Each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that (1) provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data; and (2) allows individuals to submit comments and information.
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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.

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Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-131| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019 This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan, including (1) maps of the congressional districts; (2) the composition of the districts by race, language minority group, and political party; (3) an explanation of the entity's reasoning; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members. Each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that (1) provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data; and (2) allows individuals to submit comments and information.
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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)
David Scott (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional districts and representationCongressional electionsGovernment information and archivesHouse of RepresentativesPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operations