US HR1847

Bill

Inspector General Protection Act

Introduced
03/21/2019

In Committee
03/26/2019

Crossed Over
07/18/2019

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Inspector General Protection Act This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status. If the President fails, within 210 days, to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position that requires a formal nomination by the President to be filled, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.

AI Summary

This bill, the Inspector General Protection Act, requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on non-duty status. If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position that requires a presidential nomination within 210 days, the President must communicate to Congress the reasons for the delay and provide a target date for making a formal nomination. These provisions are aimed at enhancing the independence and oversight role of inspectors general by ensuring transparency and accountability in the treatment and appointment of these officials.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Ted Lieu (D)*, Jody Hice (R),

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/18/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1847/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1847/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1847/BILLS-116hr1847eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1847/BILLS-116hr1847eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1847/BILLS-116hr1847ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1847/BILLS-116hr1847ih.pdf.pdf

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HR6800	The Heroes Act	Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.	Related
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HR8363	Protecting Our Democracy Act	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HRes967	Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, t	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
S4880	Protecting Our Democracy Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Related

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