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H.R. 4889IntroducedGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS

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

Sponsor
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
R · CA-3
Key facts
Introduced: Aug 5, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 2
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 12, 2026
Motion 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

This bill prohibits a state where the congressional districts have been redistricted after a decennial census from carrying out another redistricting until after the next apportionment of Representatives following a decennial census, unless a court requires the state to conduct a subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The bill is applicable to any congressional redistricting which occurs after the November 2024 election.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. May 12, 2026
    Motion 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.)
  2. Aug 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  3. Aug 5, 2025
    Introduced in House
  4. Aug 5, 2025
    Introduced in House

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