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US HR2636

To establish an independent inspector general for the Federal Communications Commission.


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Introduced
05/24/2017
In Committee
05/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To establish an independent inspector general for the Federal Communications Commission. This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (Currently, the FCC appoints the FCC Inspector General.)

AI Summary

This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Previously, the FCC appointed its own Inspector General. The bill includes a transition rule that allows the current FCC Inspector General to continue serving until the President makes a new appointment consistent with the amendments.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 05/24/2017)

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