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H.R. 11971 (94th)

Regional Presidential Primaries Act

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Introduced

19 February 1976

Last action

19 February 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Hechler, Ken [D-WV-4], Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5], Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Meyner, Helen S. [D-NJ-13], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Vander Veen, Richard F. [D-MI-5]

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Summary

Regional Presidential Primaries Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that it is necessary to regulate the process for selecting candidates to the office of President. Prohibits any State from conducting a Presidential primary election except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Establishes six regional primaries to be held in each Presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Sets requirements for voter eligibility in the primaries conducted under this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit in United States district courts in those instances where he has reason to believe that a State is holding a primary in violation of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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