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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 31, 1993
Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993 - Establishes a single poll closing time (nine o'clock, eastern daylight time) for presidential general elections in the continental United States. Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend daylight saving time to the first Sunday of November. Amends Federal election law to change the presidential general election day to the first Saturday in November. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to adjust the operating hours of daytime broadcasters by general rule or interim action.
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Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] · D–MA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E850-851)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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