John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

This bill requires states to use independent redistricting commissions for congressional redistricting after each census, with specific appointment rules to ensure nonpartisan representation. It limits states from redrawing congressional districts more than once between census apportionments unless a court orders it to comply with constitutional or Voting Rights Act requirements. The bill mandates that redistricting plans must follow specific criteria like population equality and geographic continuity, while prohibiting consideration of political factors such as party affiliation or incumbents. It also provides federal funding to states to implement these changes and establishes court procedures to step in if states fail to follow the process.