Congressman Cohen Introduces the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2023:
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act which would require states to take their congressional apportionment decisions out of the political process and place it in the hands of independent redistricting commissions. The measure is named after former Tennessee Congressme . . .
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act which would require states to take their congressional apportionment decisions out of the political process and place it in the hands of independent redistricting commissions. The measure is named after former Tennessee Congressme . . .