GSA will lend more help to presidential transitions under new law

March 5, 2020

Transitions between different presidential administrations might be slightly easier in the future, under a new law signed by President Donald Trump March 3.

The Presidential Transition Enhancement Act requires agencies to establish plans for the changes in senior leadership positions in advance of the election, codifies the disclosure of transition ethics requirements and ensures that the General Services Administration will plan in advance with each presidential candidate.