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Search Results: keywords:"redistricting"

H. R. 7095 — To require States to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,275
H.R. 7095, titled the "Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act of 2024," requires states to use a public process for congressional redistricting. This process includes creating a public internet site to share information and gather feedback, holding public hearings...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants states to show people how they plan to change voting areas by sharing maps online and asking for everyone’s ideas before deciding. This way, people get to see and talk about these changes to make sure everything is fair and clear.
H. R. 7740 — To establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress, to require each State with more than one Representative to establish multi-member congressional districts, to require States to conduct congressional redistricting according to nonpartisan criteria, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:11,665
H.R. 7740, also known as the "Fair Representation Act," aims to reform how congressional elections are conducted in the United States. It introduces ranked choice voting for elections of Senators and Representatives, requiring voters to rank candidates in order of preference....
Simple Explanation
The Fair Representation Act is like changing the rules of a game so it's fairer; instead of picking just one favorite, people can rank players they like most during elections, and in places with lots of players, they make teams to play together. This new way needs some money to start, and while it might be a bit tricky at first, it helps make sure everyone’s vote counts better and teams are made more fairly.

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