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H.R.178: Presidential Debate Reform Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 6, 1999
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Presidential Debate Reform Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to direct the President to establish a Presidential Debate Commission (Commission) six months before each general election for the offices of President and Vice President beginning with the general election in 2000. Directs the Commission to establish: (1) one preliminary debate; (2) not more than two vice presidential debates; and (3) not fewer than two nor more...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 6, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Bill McCollum (R-Fla.) |