Regional Presidential Primaries Act

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 July 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 July 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 July 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 July 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

Related records

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