Administration of Donald J. Trump, 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.

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