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National Presidential Debates Act of 1989

Introduced: April 6, 1989 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Apr 11, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Apr 6, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 6, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Presidential Debate Act of 1989 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require as a condition of eligibility to receive payments from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund that presidential candidates agree to participate in at least four debates of at least 90 minutes each, through a nonpartisan nonprofit entity, three of which must be in September and October preceding the relevant election. Requires a corresponding agreement by vice-presidential candidates, but for a minimum of only one debate.

What's happening now April 11, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 725 Identical bill National Presidential Debates Act of 1989
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 6, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1733: National Presidential Debates Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1733/
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"H.R. 1733: National Presidential Debates Act of 1989." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1733/.
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H.R. 1733, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1733/.
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