Contact Congress about H.R. 158: CLEAN Elections Act

States would have to use independent commissions to draw U.S. House districts. They could also lose certain federal election money unless they use similar commissions for state legislative maps.

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CLEAN Elections Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 158: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states, voters, political parties, and election offices. States would have to change who draws U.S. House district lines if they do not already use a commission that meets the bill's rules. Election offices could also feel the impact if a state loses access to federal election administration money.

Why this matters: District lines can shape who has a real chance to win elections. This bill would move map drawing away from state lawmakers and toward commissions with equal seats for the two largest parties. It could make the process more uniform across states. It could also force states to change local systems or find other money for election work if they do not meet the bill's funding condition.

Key provisions in H.R. 158

• Every state would have to use a nonpartisan independent commission to draw U.S. House district maps. This would start with the map cycle based on the 2020 census.
• States could not use federal election money given directly to them unless they certify one thing: they use a qualifying commission for state legislative districts. This rule starts with the first redistricting after the bill becomes law.
• A commission counts as nonpartisan and independent only if it has equal members from the state's two largest political parties. Party size is based on registered voters in the most recent statewide federal election with available data.
• Elected public officials could not serve on a redistricting commission used to meet the bill's rules.
• The U.S. Election Assistance Commission would collect state certifications about state legislative redistricting.

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What is H.R. 158?

States would have to use independent commissions to draw U.S. House districts. They could also lose certain federal election money unless they use similar commissions for state legislative maps.

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