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BillHR 4889 · 119

To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.

Introduced
Aug 5, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
May 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits states from redrawing Congressional district maps more than once every 10 years, after the national census and allocation of Congressional seats.

Sponsored By

Kevin Kiley
Independent · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Aug 5, 2025
  2. May 12, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects state governments and voters, by limiting how often states can change the boundaries of Congressional districts, which can influence election outcomes and representation.

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
3backers
  • Republican2
  • Independent / other1

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Latest ActionMotion 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.)

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.