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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General.
AI Summary
This bill, the Inspector General Access Act of 2021, aims to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to give the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General broader investigative powers. Specifically, it removes a provision that previously limited the Inspector General's ability to investigate certain DOJ personnel. The bill eliminates restrictions on the Inspector General's access to information and documents related to such investigations, granting them greater oversight authority over the DOJ.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Ted Cruz (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. (on 10/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/426/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s426/BILLS-117s426is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s426/BILLS-117s426is.pdf.pdf |
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