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- H.R.2478
H.R.2478: Freedom Debate Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 16, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom Debate Act of 1997 - Requires candidates who receive campaign financing from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to agree in writing not to participate in multicandidate forums that exclude candidates with broad-based public support.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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| Sept. 16, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Paul (R-Texas) |