The RESET Act would prohibit states from redrawing congressional district lines between the once-every-ten-year census and apportionment, with limited exceptions. States could only conduct additional redistricting if ordered by a court to comply with the Constitution or the Voting Rights Act of 1965, or if voters approve it through a statewide referendum (referenda ordered after November 3, 2026 only). The bill applies to all redistricting that occurs after the 2020 census and relies on Congress's constitutional authority to regulate federal elections and enforce voting rights protections. The legislation does not affect how states handle redistricting for state and local offices, only congressional districts. The bill was introduced on October 28, 2025, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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