Bill > HR5799

This bill, known as the FALCON Act of 2025, establishes new requirements for cooperation with Inspector General (IG) requests across federal agencies. Specifically, the bill mandates that any officer, employee, grant recipient, or contractor of a covered federal agency must respond to an IG request within 60 days. Failure to comply could result in administrative disciplinary actions, including suspension without pay or removal, with the agency head or the President having discretion over such actions. If an individual or entity does not respond to an IG request, the Inspector General must notify congressional committees and the agency head within 30 days, providing details about the requestee and the nature of the request. The bill defines "covered requests" as requests for information, access, or assistance, with specific exceptions for certain classified or legally protected information. The legislation also requires agency heads to explicitly inform their personnel about these new cooperation requirements and potential consequences for non-compliance. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability within federal agencies by strengthening the oversight powers of Inspectors General.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5799/all-info