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H.R. 8291 (94th)

A bill to require the establishment, on the basis of decennial censuses, of congressional districts composed of contiguous and compact territory for the election of Representatives.

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Introduced

26 June 1975

Last action

26 June 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Meyner, Helen S. [D-NJ-13], Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Provides for the establishment on the basis of decennial censuses, of congressional districts composed of contiguous and compact territory for the election of Representatives to the Congress. Grants exclusive jurisdiction to the United States district courts to hear and determine controversies under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 26 June 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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