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Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993

Introduced: March 31, 1993 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Apr 2, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Mar 31, 1993
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 31, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 31, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E850-851)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993 - Establishes a single poll closing time (nine o'clock, eastern daylight time) for presidential general elections in the continental United States.

Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend daylight saving time to the first Sunday of November.

Amends Federal election law to change the presidential general election day to the first Saturday in November.

Directs the Federal Communications Commission to adjust the operating hours of daytime broadcasters by general rule or interim action.

What's happening now April 26, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1554: Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1554/
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"H.R. 1554: Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1554/.
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