[20211117]IN11053_国会选区重新划分委员会.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Updated November 17, 2021 Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflicting incentives, if the process is used by incumbents to help boost their parties electoral gains. In recent Congresses, several bills have been introduced that could require states to use independent redistricting commissions for U.S. House redistricting; the House has passed two such bills, H.R. 1 (117th Congress) and H.R. 1 (116th Congress). Some states have adopted independent redistricting commissions, which are typically composed of members of the public and often described as bipartisan or nonpartisan, as an alternative method for congressional redistricting. Proponents believe such commissions can prevent opportunities for partisan gerrymandering and may create more competitive, representative districts. Others, however, have argued that the effect of redistricting methods on electoral competitiveness is