Bill · H.R. 7219· House(119-HR-7219)
FAIR MAP Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The FAIR MAP Act establishes new requirements for how congressional districts are drawn and maintained. It mandates that districts be contiguous, compact, and not drawn to favor specific candidates or political parties. The bill limits states to a single redistricting process after each decennial census unless required by a court. Additionally, it excludes aliens without lawful status from the population counts used for apportionment of representatives and electoral votes. Finally, the Act places new restrictions on voting methods, such as prohibiting ranked choice voting and same-day registration for federal elections.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires more specific data collection regarding the legal status of residents during the census.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill excludes non-citizens without lawful status from the population counts used for congressional apportionment.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill specifically excludes aliens without lawful status from being counted for the purpose of congressional representation.
Does this protect the right to vote?-5
The bill restricts voting access by prohibiting ranked choice voting, same-day registration, and requiring specific photo identification.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4
The exclusion of undocumented populations from apportionment disproportionately affects communities with higher immigrant populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fairer District Boundaries: Under Section 2, districts must be contiguous and compact, which prevents irregular shapes. This section also forbids drawing lines to favor or disfavor specific incumbents, candidates, or political parties, aiming to reduce partisan favoritism.
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Increased Stability in Redistricting: Section 3 limits states to one round of redistricting after a census, unless a court order requires it for constitutional or Voting Rights Act compliance, which prevents frequent changes to district lines.
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Consistent Population Counts: Section 2(a)(4) requires that the population of districts be as equal as possible, based on the count of citizens and aliens with lawful status.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Apportionment: Section 4 excludes aliens without lawful status from the population count used to determine the number of Representatives and electoral votes, which changes how population data is used for apportionment.
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Restrictions on Voting Methods: Section 6 prohibits states from using ranked choice voting for federal elections. Section 8 prohibits same-day registration for federal elections, meaning individuals must be registered prior to the election date.
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New Identification Requirements: Section 7 requires individuals voting in person for federal office to present a valid photo ID issued by a Federal, State, or Tribal government. For those voting other than in person, the bill requires a signature that matches the individual's signature in a statewide computerized registration list.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Voting Rights-5Improves Voting Access-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York