HR-23 : 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
2021-01-06IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2021-01-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-01-05FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H66-67)House floor actions
2021-01-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 23.House floor actions
2021-01-05FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H66-68)House floor actions
2021-01-05FloorMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See 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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