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HOUSE 131116th CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2019, through February 22, 2019.

Last Action
2/14/2019

Actions

  • 2019-01-03Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • 2019-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-03 (00)

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2019

This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan, including (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; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members.

Each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that (1) provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data; and (2) allows individuals to submit comments and information.

Cosponsors (1)

  • David Scott (D-GA)

Subjects

  • Congressional districts and representation
  • Congressional elections
  • Government information and archives
  • House of Representatives
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • State and local government operations
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