Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding

The constitutional transfer of power and authority from an incumbent American President to a successor is a momentous occasion in American government. In the present day, this transfer of authority is a complex and multifaceted undertaking, as the outgoing Administration concludes its affairs and the incoming Administration prepares to govern.

This report discusses the provisions and funding of the statute that governs this process: the Presidential Transition Act (PTA) of 1963, as amended.