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- H.R.711
H.R.711: John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2017
- See the nineteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 27, 2017
Bill Summary
John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act This bill 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: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution, or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Such redistricting shall be conducted...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |