On the recordMarch 8, 2019
I am pleased and proud to stand here in support of H.R. 1, but I am especially proud that H.R. 1 contains the Redistricting Reform Act, legislation that was introduced by Representatives Lofgren, Brownley, and myself. This legislation would require States to create independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional seats, removing politicians and partisan gerrymandering from the process. I have worked for decades on this cause. I helped to lead in the California Legislature on redistricting efforts, which ultimately led to the creation of the California independent redistricting commission, which is now recognized as one of the best practices in redistricting. Let's follow this example across the country. Let's have Members here who represent fair and equitable districts and who are elected to represent their districts and not just to protect incumbency. ____________________
