US SB394 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Passed on March 3 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-03-03 - Became Public Law No: 116-121. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Makes changes intended to smooth the transfer of executive power during presidential transitions. The bill provides for the detailing of legislative branch employees on a reimbursable basis to office staffs designated by the President-elect or Vice President-elect with the consent of the supervising Member of Congress. The bill extends support provided by the General Services Administration (GSA) to the President- and Vice President-elect for up to 60 days after the inauguration. By September 1 of a year during which a presidential election occurs, the GSA shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with each eligible candidate, which shall include the conditions for administrative support services and facilities. To the maximum extent practicable, an MOU shall be based on MOUs relating to previous presidential transitions. Each MOU shall include an agreement that the eligible candidate will implement and enforce an ethics plan to guide the conduct of the transition beginning on the date on which such candidate becomes President-elect. The plan shall be published on the GSA website. By September 15 of a year during which a presidential election occurs, each agency shall ensure that a succession plan is in place for each senior noncareer position in the agency.

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Title

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-03SenateBecame Public Law No: 116-121. (TXT | PDF)
2020-03-03SenateSigned by President.
2020-02-20SenatePresented to President.
2020-02-05HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-02-05HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H825-826)
2020-02-05HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 394.
2020-02-05HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H825-827)
2020-02-05HouseMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-08-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2019-08-02HouseReceived in the House.
2019-08-01SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2019-08-01SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318-5320; text: CR S5319-5320)
2019-03-25SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.
2019-03-25SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-13.
2019-02-13SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2019-02-07SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SB338 (Related) 2019-02-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HB964 (Related) 2020-01-27 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 306.
SB949 (Related) 2019-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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