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Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-81| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-131
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-131
    Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-131
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-131
    Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

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