REAL House Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2023)
Restoring Equal and Accountable Legislators in the House Act or the REAL House Act
This bill increases the number of voting Members serving in the House of Representatives, which has been capped at 435 since 1929.
Following the 2030 census, the bill increases the number of voting Members to 585. For subsequent censuses, the bill sets out a method for determining the number of Members.
The bill also requires the Architect of the Capitol to study and make recommendations to Congress about the facility needs of and other logistical issues related to an increased number of Members.
What just happenedFeb 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2023
- Feb 1, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Jan 30, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 30, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration - Jan 30, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 30, 2023IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)
- Jan 30, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 30, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House