Restoring Equal and Accountable Legislators in the House Act or the REAL House Act
This bill increases the number of voting Members serving in the House of Representatives, which has been capped at 435 since 1929.
Following the 2030 census, the bill increases the number of voting Members to 585. For subsequent censuses, the bill sets out a method for determining the number of Members.
The bill also requires the Architect of the Capitol to study and make recommendations to Congress about the facility needs of and other logistical issues related to an increased number of Members.
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