S-426 : Still Just a Bill

Inspector General Access Act of 2021

This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-10-21CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2021-02-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S864)Senate
2021-02-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Department of Justice
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Lawyers and legal services

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