# 119-hr-4125: Equal Voices Act

119-hr-4125, Equal Voices Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4125
- Congress: 119
- Title: Equal Voices Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Set House size so each Representative represents about 500,000 people.** This bill would change apportionment by dividing the total U.S. population by 500,000 and rounding to the nearest whole odd number, and it would apply to the first regular decennial census after enactment. - Households: Smaller average district populations would aim to improve constituent access and casework by increasing the number of Representatives per person. - States: Total seats would grow as population rises since seats = total population ÷ 500,000 rounded to an odd number. States could use multi-member districts while keeping equal population per Representative as nearly as practicable. - Voters and elections: States that adopt multi-member districts could use ranked-choice voting with specified ranking limits and a single transferable vote style tabulation, plus rules for transfers, surplus fractions, undervotes, and ties. - Commission: A bipartisan 15-member commission would review large population shifts if apportionment diverges by 15 percent and recommend an optimal House size and apportionment. - House operations: The bill authorizes appropriations for extra space, facilities, personnel, and resources for the House and the Architect of the Capitol each fiscal year to accommodate a larger membership.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Annual funds for House space and staff: cost, medium. The bill would allow yearly funding of whatever sums are needed for added House space, staff, and facilities. Funds would cover the House and the Architect of the Capitol. This would begin in the fiscal year the bill is enacted and continue each year.
- States could use multi-member ranked-choice voting: mixed, high. States could choose to elect Representatives from multi-member districts. Each district would need equal people per Representative, as nearly as practicable. States using multi-member districts could use ranked-choice voting with set rules. Ballots would let voters rank many candidates: usually sea…
- Tie House seats to population: mixed, high. This bill would size the House by dividing the U.S. population by 500,000 and rounding to the nearest odd number. If enacted, it would take effect with the first regular decennial census after passage and then every census. It would repeal parts of a 1911 law to make this new method work. States co…
- Commission to review House size after big shifts: mixed, medium. If the new House size moves 15% up or down from the last census, a 15‑member commission would form. Leaders in Congress would appoint members within 30 days of the apportionment statement. The commission would study population shifts and recommend an optimal House size and apportionment. It would r…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender…

## Sources
- [119-hr-4125 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4125)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implem…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1058)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4125 (as of 2026-04-21).