In mid-February, we reported about potential sweeping reforms of the congressional redistricting process in the states proposed by Congress. The bill (H.R. 1) would have been effective in 2030 but newly added amendments on Monday, make it a requirement for states this year.
Yes. This year. The amended H.R.1 requires states to either create an agency to establish a commission or designate an existing one to carry out a detailed commissioner selection process. The procedural requirements are substantial and maps created by the commission must meet various rigorous statistical measures to avoid partisan gerrymandering.
A vote is scheduled on the House floor later today and if passed, will move to the Senate where it will likely encounter some resistance.
Read a summary of the original Bill
Read the amendments (redistricting provisions begin on page 19)
