REAPPORTIONMENT/CONGRESS: Provides for redistricting Louisiana congressional districts
HB 642 establishes Louisiana's six congressional districts by defining specific geographic boundaries for each district, replacing the previous map. The bill details which parishes and precincts belong to each district, ensuring each elects one representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. This directly affects all Louisiana voters by determining their congressional district for federal elections. The key mechanism is the comprehensive redefinition of district lines, updating the state's electoral map for congressional representation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Committee
2
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Johnson
RRepublican
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