House Expansion Commission Act

This bill would set up a public commission to study whether the House of Representatives should have more members. Today, the House has been capped at 435 seats since 1929, even though the U.S. population has grown from 123 million to about 346 million, leaving each Representative with nearly 800,000 people to serve, on average. The goal is to explore if adding seats could improve access, representation, and service for communities across the country.

The commission would look at different ways to expand the House (such as the “Cube Root Law” or the “Wyoming Rule”), how often to adjust the size, and the real-world costs and logistics, like offices, staffing, voting systems, and funding. It would also review how other countries expanded their legislatures and what happened as a result. A report with proposals would be due within two years of the first meeting, and the commission would end 90 days after delivering that report .

Key points

• Who: A 13‑member, non‑Congress commission appointed by House and Senate leaders; members are unpaid but can be reimbursed for travel.
• What: Study whether and how to expand the House; hold hearings, gather data from federal agencies, and suggest solutions to any challenges .
• When: Report due within 2 years of the first meeting; commission ends 90 days after the report is submitted .

What this could mean for your community: If the House is eventually expanded based on the commission’s proposals, your district could get smaller, making it easier to reach your Representative and be heard on local needs and concerns.