The Business Case for Uncapping the House of Representatives.
Thank you!
First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to post about uncapping the house and tagging Mark Cuban. We weren’t able to get his attention, but it was worth a try.
Thank you so much!
And it doesn’t mean we give up. Below is The Business Case for Uncapping the House of Representatives. Take a read and then share on X, tagging @uncapthehouse, @Principles_1st, and @mcuban.
Why 435?: Uncapping the House of Representatives.
We need a national conversation and support for reforming Congress by uncapping the House of Representatives to meet modern governance needs.
Imagine running a company that hasn’t increased its management team in over 100 years—while its workforce has grown 10x. That’s exactly how the U.S. government operates today.
In 1929, Congress capped the House of Representatives at 435 seats, despite America’s population exploding from 120 million to over 330 million today.
Meanwhile, the executive branch has ballooned—federal agencies and bureaucracies now employ millions of workers, making decisions with little oversight.
Congress, the ones in charge of paying the bills and writing the rules, is too small to manage the company—meaning less accountability, more inefficiency, and unchecked executive power.
The Business Case for Uncapping the House:
Scaling Management to Meet Growth: No Fortune 500 company would keep the same number of managers while tripling its workforce. More representatives mean better oversight of agencies and spending, just like hiring more middle managers prevents corporate waste.
Closer to the Customer (Voter): In 1790, each House member represented 30,000 citizens—today, it’s nearly 800,000. That’s like a sales rep managing hundreds of client accounts alone—they lose touch, and service suffers. Expanding the House means better constituent service and faster problem-solving.
Breaking the Monopoly: The two-party system has become an oligopoly, with incumbents holding 95% re-election rates. More seats mean more competition, more new voices, and a dynamic political marketplace.
Why Now?
Public trust in Congress is at historic lows. Expanding representation rebuilds faith in the institution.
Technology allows remote and hybrid legislative work, reducing logistical barriers to a larger House.
Political gridlock is worsening—more representatives mean more diverse coalitions and more effective negotiation.
It’s time for America to scale its leadership like a thriving business—because if we want government to work, we need the right number of elected representatives managing it.
Are you ready to invest in America?
Thank you for your continued support and love.
Peace and Love,
Jeff Mayhugh