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Introduced
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
In Committee
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require removal for cause of Inspectors General, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Inspector General Independence Act, amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the removal of Inspectors General only for specific reasons, such as documented permanent incapacity, neglect of duty, malfeasance, conviction of a felony, violation of a law or regulation, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or inefficiency. The bill aims to protect the independence of Inspectors General by limiting the grounds for their removal by the President.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Carolyn Maloney (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Steny Hoyer (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Ron Kind (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
David Trone (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 05/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6984/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6984/BILLS-116hr6984ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6984/BILLS-116hr6984ih.pdf.pdf |
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