PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10381, also known as the PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act, would create specific rules for lawsuits that challenge a state's plan for drawing congressional districts. If enacted, any citizen of a state who believes their state's redistricting plan violates the Constitution or federal law could file a civil lawsuit. These lawsuits must be filed within 30 days of the final redistricting plan being approved.
Under the bill, U.S. district courts would have exclusive authority to hear these cases. Any challenge would specifically be filed in the U.S. district court located in the state capital. If a lawsuit claims a statewide violation, it must be heard by a three-judge panel. The bill also outlines procedures for expedited review of these cases by district courts, courts of appeals, and potentially the Supreme Court.
If a district court finds a redistricting plan to be in violation of the law, the state would be given an opportunity to propose a new plan. If the state fails to do so in a timely manner, the court would be required to create a replacement plan. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10381 do?
- H.R. 10381, also known as the PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act, would create specific rules for lawsuits that challenge a state's plan for drawing congressional districts. If enacted, any citizen of a state who believes their state's redistricting plan violates the Constitution or federal law could file a civil lawsuit. These lawsuits must be filed within 30 days of the final redistricting plan being approved. Under the bill, U.S. district courts would have exclusive authority to hear these cases. Any challenge would specifically be filed in the U.S. district court located in the state capital. If a lawsuit claims a statewide violation, it must be heard by a three-judge panel. The bill also outlines procedures for expedited review of these cases by district courts, courts of appeals, and potentially the Supreme Court. If a district court finds a redistricting plan to be in violation of the law, the state would be given an opportunity to propose a new plan. If the state fails to do so in a timely manner, the court would be required to create a replacement plan. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Has H.R. 10381 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10381. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10381?
- H.R. 10381 was sponsored by Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10381?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (15 Sep 2026).
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