HR 81 United States House · 117th Congress

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021

Summary

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires state redistricting entities to publish information regarding redistricting plans, both before and after adoption of a redistricting plan. The required information includes (1) maps of the congressional districts; (2) the composition of the districts by race, language minority group, and political party; (3) an explanation of the entity's reasoning for adopting the plan; and (4) any dissenting statements of the entity's members. Further, each state redistricting entity must maintain a website that provides redistricting plan information, meeting notices, and census data. The website must also allow individuals to submit comments and information.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2021

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Introduced Jan 4, 2021 Last action Mar 1, 2021

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Mar 1, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Jan 4, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Jan 4, 2021

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