Bill > S3026

This bill, known as the FALCON (Fast Action for Lawful Compliance with Oversight Needs) Act of 2025, establishes new requirements for cooperation with Inspector General (IG) requests across federal agencies. The bill mandates that any officer, employee, grant recipient, or contractor of a covered agency must respond to an IG request within 60 days, with potential administrative consequences for non-compliance. These consequences can include suspension without pay, removal from a position, or adverse contract actions, which would be determined by the agency head or the President. If an individual or entity fails to comply with an IG request, the Inspector General must notify appropriate congressional committees and the agency head within 30 days, providing details such as the individual's job title, organizational unit, request date, and general subject matter. The bill also requires agency heads to explicitly inform their personnel about these new compliance requirements and potential disciplinary actions. The legislation applies to establishments and designated federal entities, with some specific exemptions for requests related to certain sensitive or classified information, such as those involving defense, treasury, justice, homeland security, or energy matters. The goal of the bill is to enhance transparency and accountability in federal agencies by ensuring timely and thorough responses to Inspector General investigations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3026/all-info