To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.

# Summary of HR 4889 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would prevent states from redrawing congressional district boundaries more than once following the U.S. Census that occurs every 10 years. Currently, some states can redraw districts multiple times between censuses, sometimes due to court orders or legislative changes. If passed, states would be locked into their post-census maps for the entire decade, with only one redistricting allowed after each new census count. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact state legislatures responsible for drawing congressional maps, federal courts that sometimes order redistricting, and ultimately voters whose district boundaries would be more fixed.

It could affect the ability of parties to gain electoral advantages through mid-decade redistricting and could limit courts' power to correct maps found to be unconstitutional or unfairly drawn. **Current Status:** HR 4889 is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. The bill was introduced by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) in the 119th Congress. No action has been taken to move it forward for a vote in the House of Representatives.