Bills · HR 4889
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4889Government Operations and Politics
To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
INTRO AUG 5· LAST ACTION MAY 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a practice known as "mid-decade redistricting," where states redraw congressional district maps more than once between the official ten-year census counts. This practice can be controversial because it often allows the political party in power to redraw lines repeatedly to gain or strengthen an electoral advantage, potentially distorting voter representation.
If this bill becomes law, it would bring more stability and potentially greater fairness to congressional elections by ensuring district lines generally remain fixed for a full decade. Voters would know their district boundaries won't change frequently due to political maneuvering. If it doesn't pass, states could continue to redraw lines multiple times, which some argue can lead to increased partisan advantage and voter confusion, making elections less about voter preference and more about district boundaries.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States are prohibited from redrawing congressional district maps more than once after each ten-year census and apportionment.
Prevents multiple changes to district lines within a decade, aiming for more stable electoral boundaries.
PROVISION 02
A state may redraw its congressional district maps a second time only if a court requires it to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act.
Ensures that necessary changes can still be made to uphold legal and civil rights protections for voters.
PROVISION 03
The bill explicitly states it does not affect the process for drawing districts for state or local offices.
Clarifies the limited scope of the bill, making it apply only to federal congressional districts.
PROVISION 04
The new rules will apply to any congressional redistricting that occurs after the November 2024 election.
Sets a clear starting point for when these new restrictions on redistricting would begin to take effect.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
I· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAY 12
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kiley (CA). Petition No: 119-21. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026051221">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
AUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4889
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionMay 12, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4889Government Operations and Politics
To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 12, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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