Signing of the Patriot Act

Date: October 26, 2001 • Location: Washington, United States

President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law, significantly expanding the authority of United States law enforcement agencies.

George Walker Bush is an American former politician, businessman, and U.S. Air Force veteran who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He is the eldest son of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States.