On July 23, 2025, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) led a House delegation in the reintroduction of the Fair Representation Act. This election reform bill seeks to address issues related to structural gerrymandering and extreme partisanship in federal elections. The proposed legislation would implement ranked choice voting for the election of U.S. House Representatives in multi-member districts, which would be drawn by independent redistricting commissions. Additionally, it would mandate ranked choice voting for U.S. Senate elections.

Rep. Don Beyer stated that hyperpartisan gerrymandering has diminished electoral competition, allowing extremist ideologies to dominate political discourse and eroding public trust in the political system. He emphasized that the Fair Representation Act aims to strengthen the electoral framework, ensuring that every voter’s voice is represented and restoring public confidence in Congress.

Rep. Jamie Raskin highlighted the ongoing issues of gerrymandering and voter disenfranchisement, asserting that the Fair Representation Act modernizes democracy for the 21st century, moving away from outdated practices that historically suppressed voter participation.

Meredith Sumpter, President and CEO of FairVote, noted that a significant majority of Americans feel that elected officials do not consider their opinions. She argued that the Fair Representation Act would empower voters by providing more choices and fostering fairer, more competitive elections. The legislation is designed to encourage candidates to build coalitions and work collaboratively, rather than fostering division among the electorate.

The Fair Representation Act is co-sponsored by Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA), Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) and is supported by various organizations advocating for electoral reform, including FairVote Action, RepresentUs, and the League of Women Voters, among others. The full text of the Fair Representation Act and additional resources are available through official channels.