Bill > S2219

This bill establishes an Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Executive Office of the President, with specific provisions to ensure oversight and accountability. The bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General within 120 days of enactment, with some unique constraints on the office's investigative powers. Specifically, the President can prohibit the Inspector General from initiating or completing an audit or investigation that involves sensitive matters like confidential sources, intelligence operations, or undercover operations, provided the President provides written notification to the Inspector General and relevant congressional committees within 30 days. The Inspector General must submit semiannual reports to the President and Congress, including details about completed recommendations, access to information, and any investigations that were restricted. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency conduct annual audits of this new OIG to ensure its effectiveness. The bill also requires the Inspector General to conduct two evaluations of classification practices within the Executive Office of the President, with the goal of identifying and addressing potential misclassification of materials, and to report findings to Congress and the President.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2219/all-info