A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Problem Solvers Transparent Redistricting Under Stable Timelines Act or the Problem Solvers TRUST Act. It stops states from doing more than one congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment. However, a state can redistrict again if a court requires it to follow the United States Constitution, a state constitution, or to enforce federal law. If a court orders a new map, the state must change the district map as little as possible. Any civil action challenging a redistricting plan must be filed within 365 days of the plan being enacted into law. The bill does not affect how states handle elections or districts for state and local offices. It applies to any congressional redistricting that happens after the regularly scheduled federal election in November 2032.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make elections run better?
The bill provides stability and prompt finality to the congressional redistricting process by limiting mid-decade redraws and setting a 365-day legal challenge deadline.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill places a federal restriction on states to prohibit more than one congressional redistricting per decennial cycle.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The legislation limits state flexibility regarding the timing and frequency of congressional redistricting.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) could be seen as positive because it prevents states from redrawing congressional districts multiple times in a single decade, which provides stability for voters.
- Section 2(a) also ensures that if a court does order a new map, the state must minimize changes to the district map as much as possible, protecting the community's established boundaries.
- Section 2(b) sets a strict deadline requiring any legal challenge to a redistricting plan to be filed within 365 days of the plan's enactment, which brings prompt finality to the process for the public.
- Section 3 explicitly states that the bill has no effect on elections for state and local office, ensuring local election processes remain untouched by these federal rules.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) prohibits states from carrying out more than one congressional redistricting after an apportionment, which might prevent a state from fixing perceived issues or improving representation mid-decade unless a court specifically orders it.
- Section 2(b) places a strict 365-day deadline from the date of enactment for filing a civil action to challenge a redistricting plan, which could negatively impact individuals or groups who discover flaws or legal issues after that specific time window closes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill provides stability and prompt finality to the congressional redistricting process by limiting mid-decade redraws and setting a 365-day legal challenge deadline. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill places a federal restriction on states to prohibit more than one congressional redistricting per decennial cycle. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The legislation limits state flexibility regarding the timing and frequency of congressional redistricting.
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York