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117th Congress · House

Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021

Subjects: Advisory bodies · Budget process · Congressional oversight · Employee hiring · Employee performance · Employment discrimination and employee rights · Evidence and witnesses · Executive agency funding and structure

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs).
  • House passed it on Jun 30, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021 This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs). For example, if the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant IG position within a certain timeline, the bill requires the President to communicate to Congress the reasons for such a failure and a target date for the nomination.

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