Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.

Congress

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Introduced on November 14, 2024 by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Legislation Details

Establishes the Select Committee on Electoral Reform to address low approval ratings of Congress and explore electoral reform options.
Aims to improve the electoral process through methods such as proportional representation, ranked choice voting, open primaries, and redistricting reforms.
Asserts Congress’s constitutional authority to regulate elections for its members.
Composed of 14 members appointed by the Speaker, with co-chairs designated by the Speaker and minority leader.
Responsibilities include examining current electoral methods, exploring alternatives, conducting hearings with experts, and identifying federal barriers to state electoral experimentation.
Required to issue a final report with recommendations to Congress and the President within one year of its first meeting.
Meetings to be held at the call of co-chairs or majority members, with a quorum of 12 members.
Functions under the same rules as a standing committee but lacks legislative jurisdiction and cannot take legislative action.
Eligible for funding and may utilize House staff services.
Will terminate 30 days after submitting its final report.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Establishes the Select Committee on Electoral Reform to address low approval ratings of Congress and explore electoral reform options.
Aims to improve the electoral process through methods such as proportional representation, ranked choice voting, open primaries, and redistricting reforms.
Asserts Congress’s constitutional authority to regulate elections for its members.
Composed of 14 members appointed by the Speaker, with co-chairs designated by the Speaker and minority leader.
Responsibilities include examining current electoral methods, exploring alternatives, conducting hearings with experts, and identifying federal barriers to state electoral experimentation.
Required to issue a final report with recommendations to Congress and the President within one year of its first meeting.
Meetings to be held at the call of co-chairs or majority members, with a quorum of 12 members.
Functions under the same rules as a standing committee but lacks legislative jurisdiction and cannot take legislative action.
Eligible for funding and may utilize House staff services.
Will terminate 30 days after submitting its final report.