A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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, known as the "Anti-Rigging Act of 2025," aims to limit how often states can redraw their congressional districts. It proposes that a state cannot undergo a second round of congressional redistricting after its initial decennial census redistricting. The only exceptions allowed are if a court orders a new redistricting to ensure constitutional compliance or to enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This law would not impact the way states conduct elections for state or local offices. The rules would apply to any congressional redistricting happening after the 2020 census.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +7
Does this protect the right to vote?
By limiting mid-cycle redistricting, the bill aims to prevent partisan gerrymandering and protect voter intent.
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
The bill aims to increase the stability and integrity of the electoral process by limiting frequent redistricting.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill protects the ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act, which is a key tool for racial equity.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill limits state authority to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limitation on frequent redistricting: By prohibiting states from redistricting more than once after a decennial census, the bill limits how often maps can be changed (Section 2).
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Constitutional and Voting Rights protections: The bill allows for subsequent redistricting if a court requires it to ensure a state is complying with the Constitution or to enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text: The provided text does not list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Consistent districts can help protect the representation of minority voting blocs. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Consistent districts can help protect the representation of minority voting blocs. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Consistent districts can help protect the representation of minority voting blocs. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Consistent districts can help protect the representation of minority voting blocs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Stable districts can protect the voting strength of minority and low-income communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Predictable districts can protect rural political influence. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Predictable districts can protect urban political influence.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — By limiting mid-cycle redistricting, the bill aims to prevent partisan gerrymandering and protect voter intent. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill protects the ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act, which is a key tool for racial equity. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — Stable district boundaries can lead to more predictable voting environments.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill aims to increase the stability and integrity of the electoral process by limiting frequent redistricting. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill uses federal authority to regulate how states conduct congressional redistricting. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Fixed boundaries provide more transparency for voters regarding their district representation. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits state authority to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.
- 7/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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