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Introduced
06/29/2017
06/29/2017
In Committee
09/27/2018
09/27/2018
Crossed Over
12/03/2018
12/03/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Inspector General Access Act of 2017 This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to eliminate a provision of such Act that requires referral of allegations of misconduct involving Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys, investigators, or law enforcement personnel to the DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility (thus allowing the DOJ Inspector General to investigate such allegations).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General to investigate allegations of misconduct involving DOJ attorneys, investigators, or law enforcement personnel. Previously, such allegations were required to be referred to the DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility, but this bill removes that requirement, giving the DOJ Inspector General full authority to investigate these matters.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/03/2018)
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