Improving Presidential Transition: Enhancing Federal Agency Readiness and Security
This Act amends the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to mandate earlier appointments of transition officials and enhance oversight of transition preparations. It requires the Federal Transition Coordinator to be appointed 2 years before an election and Agency Transition Directors 270 days before. It also establishes requirements for publicly available IT management guidance and mandates reports on the efficiency and costs of the transition process.
Key points
Earlier Appointment of Federal Transition Coordinator: Must be appointed no later than 2 years before each Presidential election.
Enhanced IT Security Guidance: Requires publicly available guidance on IT management and cybersecurity best practices for candidates one year before the election.
Mandatory Early Designation of Agency Transition Directors: Agencies must designate these directors 270 days before the election (increased from 6 months).
Increased Oversight and Transparency: Requires Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports assessing the efficiency, security, and costs of the power transfer process.
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