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HR 1753 103th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Campaign debates Campaign funds Government trust funds Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidential primaries Vice Presidential candidates

Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1993

Introduced: April 21, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Apr 22, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015-1016)
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 21, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1993 - 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 one primary election debate and two general election debates sponsored by a nonpartisan entity. Requires a corresponding agreement by vice-presidential candidates, but for a minimum of only one general election debate.

What's happening now April 28, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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