Bill would limit states to one House map redraw per decade
In committeeH.R. 4889Latest action
Sponsor: Kevin Kiley · Representative · CA
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Official title: To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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HR 4889 would ban states from redrawing U.S. House district maps more than once between censuses, except by court order.
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What does this do?
This bill would stop states from redrawing U.S. House district maps more than once between each census. After a state completes , it could not redraw maps again until after the next census, unless a court orders changes to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act. It would apply only to U.S. House districts, not state or local ones, starting with redistricting done after the November 2024 election.
Who does it affect?
State lawmakers and governors, who currently can redraw congressional maps whenever they choose in most states, would lose that flexibility. Voters would also be affected, since district lines determine which communities and candidates are grouped together in House elections.
Why does it matter?
The bill would end mid-decade done for political advantage, which has occurred when a party in power sought to redraw lines before the next census. It could also affect recent or ongoing redistricting efforts in certain states.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Aug 5, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 5, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 12, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kiley (CA). Petition No: 119-21. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026051221">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)