News About Signing Statements
Signing Statement Issued for H.R 3151, the Taxpayer First Act
On July 1, 2019, the White House released a signing statement H.R. 3151, the “Taxpayer First Act.”
This is the 44th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
Signing Statement Issued for S. 47
On March 12, 2019, the White House released a signing statement for John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47).
This is the 43rd signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
As things stand on February 18, 2019.
|
|
Trump |
Barack Obama |
George W. Bush |
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Affected Provisions |
423 |
122 |
>1100 |
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Number
of Acts |
40 |
37 |
161 |
|
Signing Statement Documents Issued |
42 |
37 |
160 |
|
Months
in Office |
24.5 |
96 |
96 |
See FAQs page for how these counts were compiled.
Signing Statement Issued for H.J. Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
On February 15, 2019, the White House released a signing statement for H.J. Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019.
This is the 42nd signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
Two New Signing Statements
On January 14, 2019, the White House released two new signing statements.
The first was for S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. This is the 40th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
The second signing statement
was issued for H.R. 7318, "An Act to amend the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has
adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, and for
other purposes. It is
available here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 41st signing statement issued
by Trump.
New Signing Statement - S. 1862, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
On January 9, 2019, the White House released a signing statement for S. 1862, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
This is the 39th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
First Signing Statement of 2019
On January 8, 2019, the White House released a new signing statement. It was for S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018.
This is the 38th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
End of Year Tally - 2018
During his 23 months in office so far, Trump has issued
37 signing statements affecting 331 specified provisions of law and making
30 mentions of unspecified provisions in 35 Congressional enactments, for
a total of at least 361 objections.
By contrast, during his entire eight years in office, President Obama issued a total of 37
signing statements affecting 114 specified provisions and making eight
mentions of unspecified provisions of law in 37 Congressional enactments,
for a total of at least 122 objections.
In sum, in only two years Trump has issued signing statements affecting
about three times as many laws as President Obama did in eight years.
Four Signing Statements Issued on New Year's Eve
On December 31, 2018, the White House released four new signing statements.
The first was for H.R. 5509, the Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act. This is the 34th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
The second signing statement
was issued for S. 943, the Johnson-O’Malley Supplemental Indian Education
Program Modernization Act. It is
available here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 35th signing statement issued
by Trump.
The third signing statement was issued for S. 1520, the Modernizing
Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 . It is available
here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 36th signing statement issued
by Trump.
The fourth signing statement issued on New Year's Eve was for S. 2736, the
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 . It is available
here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 37th signing statement issued
by Trump.
Five Signing Statements Issued on December 21, 2018
On December 21, 2018, the White House released five new signing statements.
The first was for S. 756, the “First Step Act 2018.” This is the 29th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
The second signing statement
was issued for H.R. 7213, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act
of 2018. It is
available here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 29th signing statement issued
by Trump.
The third signing statement was issued for H.R. 3342, the “Sanctioning the
Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. It is available
here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 31st signing statement issued
by Trump.
The fourth signing statement issued on December 21 was for S. 1311, the
Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017. It is available
here on this website and
on the White House website.
This is the 32nd signing statement issued
by Trump.
The fifth sigining statement issued on December 21 was for S. 1312, the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017. It is available
here on this website and
on the White House website. This is the 33rd signing statement issued
by Trump.
Two Signing Statements Issued on December 20, 2018
On December 20, 2018, the White House released two signing statements. One was for H.R. 2, the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.” This is the 27th signing statement issued by Trump and is available here on this website and on the White House website.
The second signing statement was issued for H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018, is available here on this website and on the White House website. This is the 28th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement Issued for the the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2018
On December 11, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 390, the “Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2018.”
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 26th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement Issued for the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
On December 4, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for S. 140, the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018.”
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 25th signing statement issued by Trump.
New Signing Statement Issued
On October 31, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 6758, the “Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018” or the “SUCCESS Act.”
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 24th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement Issued for S. 1595
On October 26, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for S. 1595, Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 23rd signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement Issued for H.R. 6, the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
On October 24, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 6, the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 22nd signing statement issued by Trump.
Two New Signing Statements on One Day
On October 11, 2018, the White House released two new signing statements, the first for H.R. 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act, and the second for S. 3508, the Save Our Seas Act of 2018.
The new signing statement for H.R. 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act is available here on this website and on the White House website.
The new signing statement for the Save Our Seas Act of 2018, S. 3508, is available here on this website and also on the White House website.
These are the 20th and 21st signing statements issued by Trump.
New Signing Statement
On October 10, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 2259, the Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 19th signing statement issued by Trump. To date, he has issued signing statements affecting at least 291 provisions of law in 17 Congressional enactments.
By contrast, during his entire eight years in office, President Obama issued 37 signing statements affecting 122 provisions of law.
New Signing Statement - FAA Reauthorization Act
On October 5, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 18th signing statement issued by Trump.
Second Signing Statement for H.R. 6157
On September 29, 2018, the White House released a second signing statement for H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 17th signing statement issued by Trump. To date, he has issued signing statements affecting at least 270 provisions of law in 15 Congressional enactments.
By contrast, during his entire eight years in office, President Obama issued 37 signing statements affecting 122 provisions of law.
New Signing Statement for H.R. 6157
On September 28, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019.
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 16th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement Issued for H.R. 5895 , the "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 "
On September 21, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 5895, “Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019.”
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 15th signing statement issued by Trump. To date, he has issued signing statements affecting 249 provisions of law in 14 Congressional enactments.
By contrast, during his entire eight years in office, President Obama issued 37 signing statements affecting 122 provisions of law.
New Signing Statement - H.R. 5515, the "John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019"
On August 13, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 5515, “The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ”
The new signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 14th signing statement issued by Trump.
New Signing Statement - H.R. 2061, the “North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017”
On July 20, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 2061, the “North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017."
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 13th signing statement issued by Trump.
New Signing Statement - S. 2372, the “VA MISSION Act of 2018 ”
On June 6, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for S. 2372, the “John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018” or the “VA MISSION Act of 2018”
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 12th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act”
On May 24, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for S. 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.”
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the 11th signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for H.R. 3210, the “SECRET Act of 2018”
On May 23, 2018, the White House released a signing statement issued May 22 for H.R. 3210, the “Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018” or the “SECRET Act of 2018.”
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the tenth signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act
On April 24, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act.
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the ninth signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for S. 139, the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017
On January 19, 2018, the White House released a signing statement for S. 139, “The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017.”
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the eighth signing statement issued by Trump.
Trump's Signing Statements Now Outnumber Obama's
During his eight years in the White House, President Obama issued 37 signing statements. Collectively, these signing statements affected 114 specified provisions of law (and made eight mentions of unspecified provisions) in 37 Congressional enactments.
In under one year in office, Trump has issued seven signing statements affecting 149 specified provisions of law (and making 12 mentions of unspecified provisions) in six Congressional enactments.
Signing Statement for H.R. 2810, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018."
On December 12, 2017, the White House released a signing statement for H.R. 2810, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018."
The signing statement is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the seventh signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for H.R. 2989, the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
On November 2, 2017, the White House Office of the Press Secretary posted a signing statement issued by Trump for H.R. 2989, the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act.
The signing statements is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the sixth signing statement issued by Trump.
Signing Statement for the Charlottesville Resolution, S.J. Res. 49
On September 16, 2017, the White House Office of the Press Secretary posted a signing statement issued by Trump on September 14 for S.J. Res. 49, the Charlottesville Resolution.
The signing statements is available here on this website and on the White House website.
This is the fifth signing statment issued by Trump.
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