Sec. 2. purpose of this act

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## Sec. 2 purpose of this act 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 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.