Senate Bill 3487
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3487
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2018
This bill modifies the procedures and requirements for presidential transitions. The bill includes provisions that reduce the time period during which the General Services Administration (GSA) may provide transition services, specify that congressional employees may be detailed to transition teams, and require the GSA and transition teams to enter into a memorandum of understanding that includes the conditions of access to the staff, facilities, and documents of agencies.
11/26/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 672.
11/26/2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-386.
09/26/2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
09/25/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
09/25/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:57 PM