Signing statements 1,278 on file, 1993 to 2025

What a president says about a bill at the moment of signing it, and which bill: 672 written statements and 606 sets of remarks made at a signing. Search by keyword, president or year.

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282 statements issued by George W. Bush. Showing 271–282, newest first. Clear filters
Bill Statement President Issued
S.J.Res. 23 Statement on Signing the Authorization for Use of Military Force George W. Bush September 18, 2001
H.R. 2213 Remarks on Signing Agriculture Economic Assistance Legislation in Crawford, Texas Remarks on Signing George W. Bush August 13, 2001
H.R. 1954 Statement on Signing the ILSA Extension Act of 2001 George W. Bush August 3, 2001
— Remarks on Signing an Executive Order on Energy Efficiency and an Exchange With Reporters Remarks on Signing George W. Bush July 31, 2001
S. 360 +1 Remarks on Signing Legislation Honoring Senator Paul Coverdell Remarks on Signing George W. Bush July 26, 2001
H.R. 2216 Statement on Signing the Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY 2001 George W. Bush July 24, 2001
H.R. 1836 Remarks on Signing the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 Remarks on Signing George W. Bush June 7, 2001
H.R. 1696 Statement on Signing Legislation To Expedite the Construction of the World War II Memorial George W. Bush May 28, 2001
S. 700 Statement on Signing the Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 2001 George W. Bush May 24, 2001
— Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Commemorating the Birth of Thomas Jefferson Remarks on Signing George W. Bush April 12, 2001
S.J.Res. 6 Statement on Signing Legislation To Repeal Federal Ergonomics Regulations George W. Bush March 20, 2001
H.R. 559 Remarks on Signing Legislation Designating the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Remarks on Signing George W. Bush March 13, 2001

A signing statement is issued as a bill becomes law, and often sets out how the president reads it or which parts they consider unenforceable. Each row links to the bill on the congressional side, where the votes that passed it are recorded. The statements come from GovInfo's compilation of presidential documents, which runs from 1993 forward.