HR 5426
John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, aims to improve the process of drawing congressional district boundaries in the United States. It requires states to use independent redistricting commissions instead of partisan legislatures, limits states to one redistricting cycle after a census, and establishes guidelines for how those commissions should operate. The bill also provides for federal oversight and funding to ensure fair redistricting practices.
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