Pennsylvania House passes congressional district map

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a congressional district map created by a Pennsylvania citizen, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) announced last week.
“Today, in a historic vote, a true citizen’s map was approved by the House of Representatives,” Grove said. “Now, we are one step closer to having congressional districts drawn by the people, not by politicians.”
The map approved in House Bill 2146 remains largely identical to the plan submitted by Amanda Holt of Upper Macungie, a former Lehigh County commissioner.
The map includes adjustments recommended by citizens across the commonwealth to improve the compactness of districts, respond to citizen concerns regarding communities of interest and increase minority representation in Philadelphia, Grove said.

Grove said Holt’s map was created without political influence and complies with constitutionally mandated criteria. Holt submitted the proposed map through PAredistricting.com, a public website that gives citizens the opportunity to make their voices heard through the congressional redistricting process.
Holt’s map was one of the 19 verified statewide maps submitted to the committee through the website, which also allowed residents to identify their communities of interest and comment on proposed plans. The site also features a video archive of all 13 public hearings held on redistricting, as well as all committee meetings on the topic.
House Bill 2146 now goes to the Pa. Senate for consideration.

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