Establish independent commissions to draw congressional district maps to prevent political gerrymandering.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act?
The bill H.R. 5426 sits in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of September 16, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them at all. This proposal has seen no movement since September 16, 2025, and it faces the same high hurdle that stopped the previous version in 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act (H.R. 5426 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2646 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2646 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Steve Cohen (D-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.