To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the participation in general election debates of any candidate who receives public campaign financing, and to establish criteria for participation of certain candidates in election debates.
Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1991 - 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 two debates of at least 90 minutes each, sponsored by a nonpartisan entity, one of which must be in September and one in October preceding the relevant election. Requires a corresponding agreement by vice-presidential candidates, but for a minimum of only one debate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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