H.R. 5449 119th Congress House

Redistricting Reform Act of 2025

Official title: To require congressional redistricting conducted by a State to be conducted in accordance with a redistricting plan developed and enacted into law by an indepe… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require congressional redistricting conducted by a State to be conducted in accordance with a redistricting plan developed and enacted into law by an independent redistricting commission established by the State, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 18, 2025 Introduced by: Zoe Lofgren Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 18, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Redistricting Reform Act of 2025

This bill sets forth requirements for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.

Specifically, the bill requires that congressional redistricting be conducted in accordance with a plan developed by (1) a state-established independent commission; or (2) if such a commission does not enact a plan, a three-judge panel from a U.S. District Court. This requirement does not apply to a state that has a plan developed and approved by an independent redistricting commission that complies with specified requirements.

The bill outlines the criteria for a redistricting plan, including that congressional districts must be drawn to (1) ensure the practical ability of a protected group to participate in the political process, nominate candidates, and elect representatives of choice; and (2) represent communities of interest and neighborhoods.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of a redistricting plan that was drawn with the intent (or has the effect of) materially favoring or disfavoring any political party.

Further, the bill establishes the requirements for appointing members to a state-established independent redistricting commission, including diversity requirements. The Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which these commissions meet the diversity requirements.

The bill includes a provision to prevent states from redistricting more than once following an apportionment (i.e., mid-decade redistricting).

The bill also directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to states to carry out congressional redistricting.

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