REAL House Act

USA118^th CongressHR-622| House

| Updated: 2/1/2023

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

Jan 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 30, 2023

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.

Jan 30, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)

Feb 1, 2023

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

January 30, 2023
Introduced in House
January 30, 2023
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.
January 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)
February 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Congress

REAL House Act

USA118^th CongressHR-622| House

| Updated: 2/1/2023

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

Jan 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 30, 2023

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.

Jan 30, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)

Feb 1, 2023

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

January 30, 2023
Introduced in House
January 30, 2023
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.
January 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)
February 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)

Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Congress

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted