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S.2073: Presidential Succession Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2004
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Presidential Succession Act of 2004 - Removes members of Congress from the line of Presidential succession, such that the Secretary of State is the first in line in the event the President and Vice President are unable to serve. Adds the Secretary of Homeland Security to the line of succession immediately following the Attorney General. Provides that any officer serving as acting President serves either until a new President is elected or the...
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 12, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |