HOUSE 1847116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Inspector General Protection Act

Last Action: 7/18/2019

Actions

2019-07-18Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2019-07-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5950)
2019-07-17Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5950)
2019-07-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1847.
2019-07-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5950-5951)
2019-07-17Mr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-03-26Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-03-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-03-21Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2019-03-21Introduced in House
2019-03-21Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-07-17 (53)

Inspector General Protection Act

This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.

If the President fails, within 210 days, to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position that requires a formal nomination by the President to be filled, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.

Cosponsors (1)

Jody Hice (R-GA)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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