HR-1847 : Still Just a Bill


Inspector General Protection Act

This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.

If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position within 210 days after the vacancy occurred, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-07-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5950)House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1847.House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5950-5951)House floor actions
2019-07-17FloorMr. Rouda moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-03-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-03-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-03-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2019-03-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Federal officials
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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