H.R. 3846 · 112th Congress
National Commission for Independent Redistricting Act of 2012
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Earl Blumenauer
- Introduced
- 2012-01-31
- Latest action
- 2012-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Summary
National Commission for Independent Redistricting Act of 2012 - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission for Independent Redistricting to establish and approve a congressional redistricting plan for each state (beginning with the decennial census conducted during 2020).
Prescribes requirements for the preparation and approval of such a plan.
Requires the Commission to submit to Congress and the President legislation requiring that any congressional redistricting be conducted only in accordance with the Commission's approved state plans.
Provides for expedited consideration by Congress of such measure.