119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2180Keep 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 Mar 18, 2025
Last action Nov 20, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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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 authority 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
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Nov 20, 2025
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.