Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.

This resolution establishes the Select Committee on Electoral Reform , consisting of 14 members appointed by the Speaker, with seven chosen in consultation with the minority leader. The committee will be co-chaired by designees from both the Speaker and the minority leader. Its primary purpose is to thoroughly examine the existing methods for electing Members of Congress and explore various alternative electoral systems to improve congressional responsiveness and functionality. The committee's duties include evaluating how alternatives such as multi-member districts with proportional representation, adjusting the number of House members, and implementing ranked-choice or cumulative voting could impact Congress. It will also investigate open primaries, independent redistricting commissions, and federal barriers to state experimentation with these systems, like the Uniform Congressional District Act. To gather evidence, the committee will conduct hearings, taking testimony from political scientists, current and former Members of Congress, and officials from jurisdictions that have adopted such reforms. Within one year of its first meeting, the Select Committee is mandated to issue a final report to Congress and the President, including appropriate recommendations based on its findings. While lacking legislative jurisdiction, the committee operates with the authorities of a standing committee, is eligible for interim funding, and will terminate 30 days after submitting its final report.