US HB419 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011 - Requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption. Requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements. Requires the state redistricting entity to: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.
Title
Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN] | Rep. Jason Altmire [D-PA] | Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA] | Rep. John Barrow [D-GA] |
Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Dan Boren [D-OK] | Rep. Leonard Boswell [D-IA] |
Rep. Dennis Cardoza [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA] | Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] |
Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] | Rep. Jane Harman [D-CA] | Rep. Tim Holden [D-PA] | Rep. David Loebsack [D-IA] |
Rep. Jim Matheson [D-UT] | Rep. Mike McIntyre [D-NC] | Rep. Mike Ross [D-AR] | Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] |
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Kurt Schrader [D-OR] | Rep. Heath Shuler [D-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
2011-01-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Congress
Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
Internet and video services
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
Internet and video services
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/419/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr419/BILLS-112hr419ih.pdf |