S. 1172 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Edward "Ted" Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015
S. 1172 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-136
What it does
Edward "Ted" Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to direct the President to plan and coordinate activities to facilitate an efficient transfer of power to a successor President, including by: (1) not later than six months before a presidential election, establishing and operating a White House transition coordinating cou…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 30, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMar 15, 2016
- Became lawMar 18, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-136. (Mar 18, 2016)
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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