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This bill establishes an Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Executive Office of the President, creating new oversight mechanisms and reporting requirements. The bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to create a new position of Inspector General who will be appointed by the President within 120 days of enactment. The Inspector General will have broad investigative powers, but with some notable limitations: the President can prohibit or stop investigations involving sensitive areas like confidential sources, intelligence matters, or undercover operations, provided they notify Congress within 30 days of doing so. The Inspector General must submit semi-annual reports to the President and Congress, including details about completed investigations, access to information, and recommendations for improving government efficiency and eliminating waste. Additionally, the bill requires the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to conduct annual audits of this new OIG to ensure effective oversight. As a unique provision, the bill also mandates two specific evaluations of classification practices within the Executive Office of the President to assess and address potential issues with over-classification of documents, with reports to be submitted to various congressional committees and the President.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4557/all-info