Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced legislation on Monday that would prevent states from redrawing congressional boundaries until after the 2030 census.
The move comes as Texas Republicans prepare to unveil a high-stakes redistricting plan that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. House by creating five new GOP-leaning districts.
According to Kiley, the bill is intended to “stop a damaging redistricting war” between red and blue states.
Critics, however, accuse him of undermining President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand the Republican majority and shielding his own seat in an increasingly Democrat-leaning California.
The proposed legislation would directly impact Texas Republicans’ ability to implement their new map, which targets several Democratic incumbents.
The plan is expected to eliminate Democratic strongholds in urban areas and force vulnerable Democrats into tougher districts.
Texas GOP lawmakers are focusing on regions Trump won by double digits in 2024, according to Trending Politics.
Kiley has framed the bill as a response to what he called “partisan manipulation” in both red and blue states.
In a recent interview, he pointed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) controversial attempt last year to sideline the state’s independent redistricting commission—an effort rejected by voters.
Kiley said the push