Bill · H.R. 4889· House(119-HR-4889)
To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — 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.)
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Kiley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to prohibit States from performing more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment occurs. It amends the Act entitled "An Act for the relief of Doctor Ricardo Vallejo Samala and to provide for congressional redistricting." Under this proposal, a State that has already undergone redistricting cannot do so again until the next apportionment. An exception is made if a court requires the redistricting to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The bill does not affect how States carry out elections for State or local offices. These rules would apply to any Congressional redistricting occurring after the November 2024 election.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill uses Congressional authority under Article I and the 14th Amendment to restrict how States conduct Congressional redistricting.
Does this make elections run better?+4
The bill creates a predictable redistricting cycle by prohibiting more than one redistricting period per decennial apportionment.
Does this protect the right to vote?+3
The bill establishes a limit on redistricting frequency while maintaining exceptions to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Predictability in redistricting cycles: By limiting States to one redistricting process after a decennial census and apportionment, the bill establishes a specific limit on how often districts can be redrawn (Section 2).
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Protection of legal rights: The bill allows for exceptions if a court mandates redistricting to ensure compliance with the Constitution or to enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited flexibility for redistricting: A State that has already been redistricted may be prohibited from conducting subsequent redistricting until the next apportionment, unless a court order is involved (Section 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
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Electoral Process+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+3Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Voting Access+2
- 5/12/2026
- 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.)
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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