S. 394 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019
S. 394 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2019, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-121
What it does
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2019
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 20, 2020
- Became lawMar 3, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-121. (Mar 3, 2020)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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