REAL House Act

United States118th CongressHR-622House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 1, 2023

Summary

Restoring Equal and Accountable Legislators in the House Act or the REAL House Act This bill increases the number of voting Members serving in the House of Representatives, which has been capped at 435 since 1929. Following the 2030 census, the bill increases the number of voting Members to 585. For subsequent censuses, the bill sets out a method for determining the number of Members. The bill also requires the Architect of the Capitol to study and make recommendations to Congress about the facility needs of and other logistical issues related to an increased number of Members.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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