Save American Democracy Act
To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and appointment unless it is strictly mandated in the legislation used to implement the new Congressional map or it is necessary to comply with the Constitution of the United States, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, or the Constitution of the State, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Save American Democracy Act, aims to limit the number of times states can redraw their Congressional districts after a census. It proposes that states can only carry out one redistricting unless required by law or necessary to meet constitutional requirements. This would impact state governments and citizens by potentially stabilizing district boundaries and reducing the chances of gerrymandering.
The bill was introduced on October 31, 2025, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. It is currently in its early stages of the legislative process. The sponsors of this bill are Vicente Gonzalez (Primary Sponsor) and several other Democrats from Texas, including Lloyd Doggett, Al Green, Joaquin Castro, Marc Veasey, Veronica Escobar, and Sylvia Garcia.
Key actions so far include the introduction of the bill on October 31, 2025, and its referral to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day. Future steps will involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes leading up to a possible full House vote.
