Public Law 88-277
AN ACT March 7, 1964
To promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the [H. R. 4638]
expiration of the term of oflSee of a President and the inauguration of a new
President.
Be it enacted hy the ^Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That this Act may Tr^n^sitfon AC\ of
be cited as the "Presidential Transition Act of 1963." i963.
PURPOSE o r THI S ACT
SEC. 2. The Congress declares it to be the purpose of this Act to
promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection
with the expiration of the term of office of a President and the inauguration of a new President. The national interest requires that such
transitions in the office of President be accomplished so as to assure
continuity in the faithful execution of the laws and in the conduct
of the affairs of the Federal Government, both domestic and foreign.
Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power
could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the
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United States and its people. Accordingly, it is the intent of the
Congress that appropriate actions be authorized and taken to avoid
or minimize any disruption. In addition to the specific provisions
contained in this Act directed toward that purpose, it is the intent
of the Congress that all officers of the Government so conduct the
affairs of the Government for which they exercise responsibility and
authority as (1) to be mindful of problems occasioned by transitions
in the office of President, (2) to take appropriate lawful steps to
avoid or minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of the executive power, and (3) otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office of President.
Administrator of
General Services.
Authority.
Office space.
Office staffs,
salaries.
76 Stat. 843.
5 us e 1113.
5 us e 2251,
751, 2091, 3001
notes.
Experts or consultants.
60 Stat. 810.
Travel expenses.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES AUTHORIZED TO BE PROVIDED TO PRESIDENTS-ELECT
AND VICE-PRESIDENTS-ELECT
SEC. 3. (a) The Administrator of General Services, referred to
hereafter in this Act as "the Administrator," is authorized to provide,
upon request, to each President-elect and each Vice-President-elect,
for use in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as President or Vice President necessary services and
facilities, including—
(1) Suitable office space appropriately equipped wit
