A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 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 Save American Democracy Act or the SAD Act. It stops States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and appointment. A State cannot redistrict again until after the next apportionment unless it is strictly mandated in the legislation used to implement the new Congressional map. A State can also redistrict again if it is necessary to comply with the Constitution of the United States, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, or the Constitution of the State. Congress finds it has the authority to do this under article I, section 4 and the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution. This rule applies to any Congressional redistricting occurring after the regular decennial census conducted during 2020.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
By prohibiting frequent mid-decade boundary changes, the bill brings consistency and predictability to congressional elections.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The legislation establishes federal restrictions on state-level redistricting procedures.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill promotes voting stability by limiting mid-decade redistricting, which can reduce voter confusion and partisan map manipulation.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill restricts the authority of state governments to conduct mid-decade redistricting under normal legislative discretion.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a): This section stops States from doing more than one Congressional redistricting after an apportionment unless specific rules are met. This could be seen as positive because it keeps voting maps more stable for the people instead of constantly changing them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(a): This section prohibits States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and appointment unless certain strict conditions are met. This might be considered negative because it limits a State's ability to redraw its maps if circumstances change, unless a court requires it or the original legislation requires it.
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? — By prohibiting frequent mid-decade boundary changes, the bill brings consistency and predictability to congressional elections. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes federal restrictions on state-level redistricting procedures. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill restricts the authority of state governments to conduct mid-decade redistricting under normal legislative discretion.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill promotes voting stability by limiting mid-decade redistricting, which can reduce voter confusion and partisan map manipulation.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas