A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the PSC Nonpartisan Congressional Uniformity and Oversight of Redistricting Trials Act or the PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act. It sets up specific rules for handling legal challenges to State congressional redistricting plans in federal court. Under the bill, any citizen who feels harmed because a State failed to follow federal law or the Constitution regarding redistricting can file a civil action. These lawsuits must be filed within 30 days of the State enacting its final redistricting plan in the federal district court where the State capital is located. Statewide claims must be heard by a special three-judge court, and all courts are required to speed up the cases as much as possible. If a court finds a redistricting plan violates the law, it will give the State a chance to fix it, or adopt a replacement plan if the State fails to act in time.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
The bill establishes clear federal procedures, strict timelines, and oversight for legal challenges to congressional redistricting.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill creates a formal civil action pathway and structured judicial procedures for individuals contesting redistricting plans.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill provides citizens with a private right of action to challenge unlawful congressional redistricting plans in federal court.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The legislation limits state control over redistricting disputes by subjecting plans to federal judicial review and replacement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Private Right of Action: Under Section 2(a)(1), any citizen who is harmed by a State failing to meet constitutional or federal requirements for redistricting is given the ability to bring a civil action in a United States district court. This gives everyday people a direct way to hold officials accountable in court.
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Expedited Court Consideration: Under Section 2(b), district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court are required to advance these redistricting lawsuits on their dockets and speed up the process to the greatest possible extent. This ensures that legal challenges are dealt with quickly rather than dragging on.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Filing Deadline: Under Section 2(a)(1), a citizen must bring their civil action not later than 30 days after the date the State enacted its final congressional redistricting plan. This very short window could make it difficult for everyday people to organize, find legal help, and file a lawsuit in time.
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 establishes clear federal procedures, strict timelines, and oversight for legal challenges to congressional redistricting. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill creates a formal civil action pathway and structured judicial procedures for individuals contesting redistricting plans. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants federal district courts exclusive jurisdiction and authority to adopt replacement redistricting plans for states. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates standardized judicial review processes for state redistricting plans, increasing transparency and accountability. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The legislation limits state control over redistricting disputes by subjecting plans to federal judicial review and replacement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill provides citizens with a private right of action to challenge unlawful congressional redistricting plans in federal court. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill establishes expedited court consideration and special three-judge panels to handle redistricting challenges swiftly.
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York