Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan. The required information includes (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 for adopting the plan; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members. Further, each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data. The website must also allow individuals to submit comments and information.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-81| House
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan. The required information includes (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 for adopting the plan; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members. Further, each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data. The website must also allow individuals to submit comments and information.
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Congress
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