Publications Archive • Center for Presidential Transition

Letter from GSA Administrator Ascertaining Apparent Winner of 2020 Election

November 23, 2020

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: 2020,Agencies,Agency Landing Teams,Ascertainment,GSA,Joe Biden,National Security,Security Clearance

Letter ascertaining the winner of the 2020 presidential election from GSA Administrator Emily Murphy to President-elect Joe Biden on Nov. 23, 2020, which triggers to resources and support from the General Services Administration in support of the presidential transition.

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GSA’s 2020 Presidential Transition Directory

May 9, 2016

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Agencies,Appointees,Ethics,GSA,Security Clearance,Transition Management

The General Services Administration (GSA) plays an important role in Presidential Transition, including providing a variety of services needed to help them assume their official duties. This website outlines the responsibilities and services that the agency provides.

General Services Administration

Elements of FBI Suitability Background Investigations

January 20, 2016

Publication Type: Tools and Templates

Publication Tags: Appointees,Appointments,Security Clearance

This chart, divided into sections for all clearance candidates and candidates requiring additional scrutiny, details the steps comprising an FBI background check.

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Forms Required to Receive Security Clearances

January 20, 2016

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Appointees,Office of Personnel Management,Security Clearance

The completion of these forms is required by various agencies in order to receive a security clearance.

OPM

Edward Ted Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015

July 31, 2015

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Laws and Regulations,National Security,Security Clearance,Transition Management

This legislation codifies a number of best practices for the outgoing administration in transition.

114th Congress

General Confirmation Flow Chart

December 1, 2012

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: 2012,Appointments,Ethics,Historical,Mitt Romney,Security Clearance,Vetting

The Romney Readiness Project developed a flowchart which details the steps required in the confirmation process.

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Letter from GSA Administrator Ascertaining Apparent Winner of 2008 Election

November 5, 2008

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: 2008,Agencies,Agency Landing Teams,Ascertainment,Barack Obama,GSA,National Security,Security Clearance

Letter ascertaining the winner of the 2008 presidential election from Acting GSA Administrator James Williams to President-elect Barak Obama on Nov. 25, 2008, which triggers to resources and support from the General Services Administration in support of the presidential transition.

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Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Justice and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama Regarding the 2008 Presidential Transition Clearance Adjudication Plan

October 1, 2008

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: 2008,Appointments,Barack Obama,Historical,Security Clearance,Transition Management

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the campaign of Barack Obama and the Department of Justice outlining the process to provide security clearances for incoming staff. Dated October 1, 2008 before the election and pursuant to the lntelligence Reform and Terorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA).

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9/11 Commission Recommendations: Implementation Status

December 4, 2006

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Agencies,National Security,Security Clearance

This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report that provides a review of the 9/11 Commission recommendations and the status of their implementation at the end of the 109th Congress.

Federation of American Scientists

Public Law 108-458

December 17, 2004

Publication Type: Historical Documents

Publication Tags: Appointments,Laws and Regulations,Security Clearance

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, signed into law as Public Law 108-458 in 2004, includes a provision which facilitates the security clearance process for members of presidential transition teams prior to Election Day.

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Letter from GSA Administrator Ascertaining Apparent Winner of 2020 Election

GSA’s 2020 Presidential Transition Directory

Elements of FBI Suitability Background Investigations

Forms Required to Receive Security Clearances

Edward Ted Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015

General Confirmation Flow Chart

Letter from GSA Administrator Ascertaining Apparent Winner of 2008 Election

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Justice and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama Regarding the 2008 Presidential Transition Clearance Adjudication Plan

9/11 Commission Recommendations: Implementation Status

Public Law 108-458