Bill113th Congress

H.R. 337

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013

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Introduced
Jan 22, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Congress
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]

Democrat·TN-5
Bioguide ID: C000754
First Name: JAMES
Middle Name: H.
Last Name: COOPER
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
337
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 22, 2013
Policy Area
Congress
Is Law
No
Feb 28, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 22, 20130

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.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing
Congressional electionsCongressional operations and organizationHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operations

Introduced in House

Jan 22, 2013

Redistricting Transparency Act of 2013 — Informed