Public Law 116-121 · S. 394 · Became law

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019

Official title: “To amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to improve the orderly transfer of the executive power during Presidential transitions.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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