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Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1993

Introduced: April 21, 1993 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.
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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
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 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 17, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1753: Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1753/
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"H.R. 1753: Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1753/.
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H.R. 1753, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1753/.
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