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US S587

US S587
Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide that the President or certain agency heads may remove an Inspector General, or place an Inspector General on non-duty status, only if certain conditions are satisfied, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide that the President or certain agency heads may only remove an Inspector General or place an Inspector General on non-duty status if certain conditions are satisfied, such as providing detailed reasons to Congress. The bill also establishes rules for filling a vacancy in the position of an Inspector General. Additionally, the bill makes changes related to the handling of whistleblower complaints within Offices of Inspectors General.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing (10:30 11/3/2021 SD-342) (on 11/03/2021)

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