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BillHR 151 · 119

Equal Representation Act of 2025

Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Cosponsors
66
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires states to redraw congressional districts to ensure equal representation for all citizens, regardless of their location within the state. Reduces the number of congressional districts in states with low population growth.

Sponsored By

Chuck Edwards
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 3, 2025
  2. Apr 21, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  3. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  4. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects voters in states with congressional districts that have unequal populations, potentially changing which representative they elect. Impacts state legislatures and election officials who would need to redraw district boundaries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
66backers
  • Republican66
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (66)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.