Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 24, 2021)
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 terms 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.
What just happenedJul 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 24, 2021
- Jul 20, 2021Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 20, 2021Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House