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H.R. 6668

Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020

Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020

This bill permits an inspector general to be removed by the President or by a federal entity before the expiration of his or her term only for permanent incapacity, inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude.

The bill provides for a seven-year term of office for each inspector general. An individual may serve for more than one term.

Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy in such position, occurring before the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed for a full seven-year term.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5](D-TN)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020 — Informed