HR-2636 : Still Just a Bill


This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (Currently, the FCC appoints the FCC Inspector General.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
2017-05-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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