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Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024
1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 3654
Bill 118 s 3654, also known as the Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that federal agencies are adequately prepared for transitions in leadership, particularly during presidential transitions.
The bill outlines several key provisions to achieve this goal. First, it requires federal agencies to develop and maintain comprehensive transition plans that outline how they will manage the transfer of power from one administration to the next. These plans must include details on how agency operations will continue uninterrupted during the transition period.
Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies designate specific transition coordinators who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of these plans. These coordinators will work closely with incoming and outgoing administrations to ensure a smooth transition of power. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to conduct regular training exercises to test their transition plans and identify any areas that may need improvement. This will help ensure that agencies are fully prepared for any potential changes in leadership. Overall, the Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal agencies during times of transition. By requiring agencies to develop comprehensive transition plans, designate transition coordinators, and conduct training exercises, this bill seeks to ensure that the government can continue to function smoothly regardless of changes in leadership.
The bill outlines several key provisions to achieve this goal. First, it requires federal agencies to develop and maintain comprehensive transition plans that outline how they will manage the transfer of power from one administration to the next. These plans must include details on how agency operations will continue uninterrupted during the transition period.
Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies designate specific transition coordinators who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of these plans. These coordinators will work closely with incoming and outgoing administrations to ensure a smooth transition of power. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to conduct regular training exercises to test their transition plans and identify any areas that may need improvement. This will help ensure that agencies are fully prepared for any potential changes in leadership. Overall, the Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal agencies during times of transition. By requiring agencies to develop comprehensive transition plans, designate transition coordinators, and conduct training exercises, this bill seeks to ensure that the government can continue to function smoothly regardless of changes in leadership.
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Current Status of Bill S 3654
Bill S 3654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2024. Bill S 3654 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2024. Bill S 3654's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 733. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3654
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3654
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3654
Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024
Agency Preparation for Transitions Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to require the timely appointment of agency transition officials, to ensure adequate performance and oversight of required transition-related preparation, to require new guidance for agencies and possible transition teams, and for other purposes.
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