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 124 STAT. 3049 PUBLIC LAW 111–283—OCT. 15, 2010 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3196: SENATE REPORTS: No. 111–239 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 156 (2010): Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 28, 29, considered and passed House. (4) the development of computer software, publications, contingency plans, issue memoranda, memoranda of under- standing, training and exercises (including crisis training and exercises), programs, lessons learned from previous transitions, and other items appropriate for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of a Presidential transition that may be dissemi- nated to eligible candidates (as defined in section 3(h)(4) of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, as added by section 2(a)) and to the President-elect and Vice-President-elect. Any information and other assistance to eligible candidates under this subsection shall be offered on an equal basis and without regard to political affiliation. (b) REPORTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The President of the United States, or the President’s delegate, shall provide to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representa- tives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern- mental Affairs of the Senate reports describing the activities undertaken by the President and the Executive Departments and agencies to prepare for the transfer of power to a new President. (2) TIMING.—The reports under paragraph (1) shall be pro- vided six months and three months before the date of the general election for the Office of President of the United States. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Approved October 15, 2010.