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H.R. 1733 (101st)

National Presidential Debates Act of 1989

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6 April 1989

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

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26 August 2025

Summary

National Presidential Debate Act of 1989 - 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 four debates of at least 90 minutes each, through a nonpartisan nonprofit entity, three of which must be in September and October preceding the relevant election. Requires a corresponding agreement by vice-presidential candidates, but for a minimum of only one debate.

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