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H.R. 1371 101st Congress House

Regional Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Act of 1989

Official title: To establish a series of seven Presidential primaries at which the public may express its preference for the nomination of an individual for election to the office of President of the United States.

Introduced: March 13, 1989 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Federal preemptionPresidential primaries
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Became law
Mar 16, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Mar 13, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 13, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regional Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Act of 1989 - Prohibits any State from conducting a presidential primary election except in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Establishes seven regional primaries to be held in each presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Requires the Federal Election Commission to determine the order by lot.

Provides that the first region to hold a primary may not be first in the next primary.

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit in U.S. district court when there is reason to believe that a State is holding a primary in violation of this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

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