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HR 337 113th Congress House Congress Congressional elections Congressional operations and organization House of Representatives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Public participation and lobbying State and local government operations

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013

Introduced: January 22, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Jan 22, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013 - Requires states to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals via the Internet and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption.

Requires each state redistricting entity to establish and maintain a public Internet site meeting specified requirements.

Requires the state redistricting entity to: (1) solicit the input of members of the public in its work to develop initial congressional redistricting plans for the state; and (2) post the proposed final plan on the Internet site at least 10 days before its adoption, as well as no later than 7 days after its adoption, together with a map, the reasons for adoption, dissenting opinions, and certain other information.

What's happening now February 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3