H.R. 2642 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2005
H.R. 2642 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 25, 2005, sponsored by John Tanner with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2005 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution; or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Tanner (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jul 1, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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