Redistricting is underway. Submit written testimony NOW or watch for deadlines to speak to committees or the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
| Committee |
What are they redrawing? |
Written Testimony Deadline
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Written Testimony Submission |
Oral Testimony Deadline |
Sign Up for Oral Testimony |
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| Legislative Reapportionment Commission |
State House and Senate districts |
Not Yet Given |
PA Redistricting Site |
Hearing Dependent |
Hearings List. Sign up for alerts. |
| House State Government Committee |
Federal Congressional Districts |
Hearing Dependent |
Only through partisan website by region |
Hearing Dependent |
Hearing Schedule |
| Senate State Government Committee |
Federal Congressional Districts |
Not Yet Given |
Only through partisan website |
Not yet Given |
Not Yet Given |
| Governor’s Advisory Commission |
Federal Congressional Districts |
Not Yet Given |
Public Comment Site |
Hearing Dependent |
Hearing Schedule |
When & Where are hearings?
- Click here for LRC (Legislative Reapportionment Commission) listing of hearings. These are about PA house and senate districts. Hearings are posted just days before they take place so SIGN UP FOR HEARING ALERTS. Click here to submit written testimony. Deadlines for submitting testimony have not been made public.
- Click here for the House State Government committee’s complete schedule of hearings for congressional maps. Check deadlines to register to speak. Written comments for any region can be submitted through regional links listed here until Wednesday, October 13.
- Committee Chair David Argall has made no commitment to hold further hearings. If a hearing is scheduled, it would be listed here. Information on prior hearings can be found here. Written testimony can only be submitted through a partisan website. Click here to submit written testimony to the Senate State Government Committee. Deadlines for submitting written testimony have not been made public.
- Governor Tom Wolf’s administration has set up a portal where the public may submit comments or map drafts on Congressional redistricting. Written testimony and drafts of maps may be submitted, with instructions on how to do either.
How do I write testimony?
Read our TESTIMONY IS ADVOCACY POWER page with links to a testimony worksheet, video training that includes examples, and more. Find background information here: Committees, Commissions and Confusion
Can I watch some hearings to see what giving testimony looks like?
Hearings are available online. Some good examples:
A few reminders for testimony in person or virtually:
- Know and respect the time limit! (So far, five minutes for LRC, 10 for House Committee)
- Make sure you lean into the mic so you’re heard.
- Stay on topic. Pick a few main points.
- Get personal. Tell your story. How have district lines impacted you or your community?
Get updates
- Click here to get updates from the LRC
- Click here to get updates from the two State Government Committees.
- Click here to receive regular updates from Fair Districts PA.