US SB1972 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A bill to create a more representative and accountable Congress by prohibiting partisan gerrymandering and ensuring that any redistricting of congressional district boundaries results in fair, effective, and accountable representation for all people.
Title
Fair Maps Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-25 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Census and government statistics
Civil actions and liability
Congressional districts and representation
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Voting rights
Civil actions and liability
Congressional districts and representation
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Voting rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1972/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1972/BILLS-116s1972is.pdf |
