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Mar 18, 2025

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

Summary

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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.

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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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