118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5832Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Sep 29, 2023
Last action Sep 29, 2023
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Referred
Sep 29, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.