Bill · H.R. 158· House(119-HR-158)
CLEAN Elections Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CLEAN Elections Act," seeks to change how districts are drawn. It requires every State to use a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission for congressional redistricting starting with the 2020 decennial census. Additionally, States must use these commissions for state legislative districts to remain eligible for certain federal election administration funds. To qualify as a nonpartisan independent commission, the membership must have an equal number of members from the two largest political parties in the State. Furthermore, no member of such a commission can be an elected public official.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make elections run better?+8
The bill establishes requirements for nonpartisan independent redistricting commissions to reduce political bias in district drawing.
Does this protect the right to vote?+6
The bill mandates nonpartisan independent commissions for congressional redistricting to prevent partisan gerrymandering.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill uses federal funding as leverage to mandate specific redistricting procedures at the state level.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Requirement for Independent Commissions: This provision requires redistricting to be developed by a nonpartisan independent commission rather than through other methods (Section 2(a)(1)).
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State Legislative District Standards: States are encouraged to use nonpartisan independent commissions for state legislative districts to avoid losing access to federal funds used for election administration (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Nonpartisan Membership Balance: The bill ensures that the two largest political parties in a State have an equal number of members on the commission, which helps establish nonpartisan status (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Restriction of Elected Officials: The bill prevents elected public officials from serving on these commissions, which helps define the commission as an independent entity (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal Election Funds: A State may be unable to use funds provided by the Federal Government for election administration purposes if it does not certify that it conducts state legislative redistricting through a nonpartisan independent commission (Section 2(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+8Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+6Improves Voting Access+4
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia