House Expansion Commission Act

The House Expansion Commission Act (HR 2797) creates a 13-member commission to study whether and how to increase the size of the U.S. House of Representatives. The commission will examine current district sizes (averaging 800,000 constituents per district), historical context for the 1929 cap, potential expansion methods, and logistical costs like office space and staffing. It must submit a report with recommendations to Congress within two years, but the bill itself does not change the House size or require immediate action. This study aims to inform future decisions about representation, without altering current congressional structure.