S. 3196 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act of 2010
S. 3196 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 13, 2010, sponsored by Edward Kaufman with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-283
What it does
Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act of 2010 - Amends the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to direct the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide certain presidential transition services and facilities, including office space, equipment, and payment of certain related expenses, to eligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates before a presidential general election.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward Kaufman (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2010
- Became lawOct 15, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-283. (Oct 15, 2010)
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