Representation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The Representation Act would place new requirements on states when they draw congressional district lines. Before redistricting, the entity responsible for drawing maps would have to identify and document "communities of interest"—geographically connected populations sharing cultural, historical, economic, or social traits—and must accept, publish, and consider proposals for such communities submitted by residents. Once documented, a community of interest generally could not be split across multiple congressional districts unless splitting is necessary to keep districts' populations substantially equal, to comply with the Voting Rights Act, or to keep another community of interest intact. States would also have to publicly explain any decision to divide a documented community.
The bill affects state redistricting authorities, residents who identify or propose communities of interest, and courts, since individuals could sue in federal district court if a community is improperly divided or if a proposed community was not properly considered. The Election Assistance Commission would be directed to create standards and tools to help states map these communities.
The bill was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10089 do?
- The Representation Act would place new requirements on states when they draw congressional district lines. Before redistricting, the entity responsible for drawing maps would have to identify and document "communities of interest"—geographically connected populations sharing cultural, historical, economic, or social traits—and must accept, publish, and consider proposals for such communities submitted by residents. Once documented, a community of interest generally could not be split across multiple congressional districts unless splitting is necessary to keep districts' populations substantially equal, to comply with the Voting Rights Act, or to keep another community of interest intact. States would also have to publicly explain any decision to divide a documented community. The bill affects state redistricting authorities, residents who identify or propose communities of interest, and courts, since individuals could sue in federal district court if a community is improperly divided or if a proposed community was not properly considered. The Election Assistance Commission would be directed to create standards and tools to help states map these communities. The bill was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 10089 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10089. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10089?
- H.R. 10089 was sponsored by Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1] (R-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10089?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (13 Aug 2026).
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