House
Mar 18, 2025Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Summary
Official
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act 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.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(3/18/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
GC
Mr. Connolly
(D) VA – 11
Cosponsors (16)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 18, 2025
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