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Inspector General Protection: Increased Transparency in Government Oversight.

This act enhances government transparency by requiring the President and other bodies to inform Congress about changes in the status of Inspectors General. This aims to ensure that individuals responsible for overseeing government spending and actions can effectively perform their duties, indirectly leading to better management of public funds and greater accountability of officials.
Key points
Requires Congress to be notified of the suspension or removal of an Inspector General from office, increasing oversight of key control positions.
The President must explain to Congress why an Inspector General has not been nominated within 210 days of a vacancy, aiming to expedite the filling of important oversight roles.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_23
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Inspector General Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_23.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires Congress to be notified of the suspension or removal of an Inspector General from office, increasing oversight of key control positions.
  • The President must explain to Congress why an Inspector General has not been nominated within 210 days of a vacancy, aiming to expedite the filling of important oversight roles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H66-67)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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