Signing Statement
Statement on Signing the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020
Document ID
doc_802a2416c0f67b7f
Number
DCPD-202000189
Context
- TypeSigning Statement
- President Donald J. Trump
- IssuedMarch 25, 2020
- PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Summary
Bill reference: H.R. 4334. DCPD202000189 Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2020 Statement on Signing the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 March 25, 2020 Today, I have signed into law H.R. 4334, the "Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020" (the "Act"). Section 127 of the Act requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a person to a position that may qualify as an inferior office un
Document Text
Statement on Signing the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 March 25, 2020 Today, I have signed into law H.R. 4334, the "Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020" (the "Act"). Section 127 of the Act requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a person to a position that may qualify as an inferior office under the Appointments Clause. My Administration will interpret section 127 in a manner that ensures that this appointment is made consistent with the Constitution. DONALD J. TRUMP The White House, March 25, 2020. NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this statement. Categories: Bill Signings and Vetoes : Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020, signing statement. Subjects: Health and Human Services, Department of : Assistant Secretaries :: Aging; Legislation, enacted : Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020; Presidency, U.S. : Constitutional role and powers. DCPD Number: DCPD202000189. 1