A bill to require the establishment, on the basis of the decennial census, of congressional districts that are contiguous and compact and that meet certain other requirements, in order to insure fair and effective representation.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that each State entitled to more than one Representative in the 99th Congress or any subsequent Congress shall establish a number of districts equal to the number of Representatives to which that State is entitled. Directs the districts to be established as soon as practicable after the latest decennial census, but in no case later than three years. Sets forth the standards for establishing districts in order to insure fair and effective representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that any State legislature may establish by law standards for establishing fair and effective districts. Sets forth judicial procedures to insure compliance with this Act.…