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US S1012

US S1012
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act


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Introduced
03/28/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize Offices of Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Keep the Watchdogs Running Act," aims to authorize Offices of Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations. Specifically, the bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to allow Inspectors General to incur obligations in advance of appropriations, at the same rate as the most recent appropriations, in order to perform their duties with respect to programs and operations that continue during a government shutdown or funding lapse.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/28/2023)

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