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- H.R.2978
H.R.2978: Let the People Draw the Lines Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Let the People Draw the Lines Act of 2013 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires any congressional redistricting to be conducted according to: (1) a plan...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) |