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H.R.2057: FAIR Map Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Fair And Inclusive Redistricting Map Act or the FAIR Map Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to enter into an agreement with the National Academies under which it shall conduct a study to (1) develop guidelines, best practices, and examples to aid states in drawing congressional district maps; and (2) define metrics related to factors such as maintaining geographic contiguity and compactness, respecting communities of interest, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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April 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) |