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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 19, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 5633

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 5, 2022)

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

This bill addresses reports conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this bill that substantiates

  • a violation of specified provisions regarding prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retaliatory personnel actions;
  • a violation of Presidential Personnel Directive-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified information); or
  • an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS.

The OIG must make each report publicly available on its website, with exceptions.

The bill requires the OIG's semiannual reports to include specified information regarding

  • ongoing audits, inspections, and evaluations;
  • significant changes to the narrative description of each such audit, inspection, or evaluation;
  • certain delays; and
  • data with respect to tips and complaints made to the OIG Hotline or otherwise referred to DHS.

The OIG must report within one year on the policies, procedures, and internal controls established that ensure compliance with the Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General from the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate such report within one year after receipt of the report.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Apr 6, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Apr 5, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 5, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4162-4163)

  4. Apr 5, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4162-4163)

  5. Apr 5, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5633.

  6. Apr 5, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4162-4164)

  7. Apr 5, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jan 21, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.

  9. Jan 21, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-233.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Jan 21, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-233.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Oct 20, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
  15. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 5, 202253

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

This bill addresses reports conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this bill that substantiates

  • a violation of specified provisions regarding prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retaliatory personnel actions;
  • a violation of Presidential Personnel Directive-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified information); or
  • an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS.

The OIG must make each report publicly available on its website, with exceptions.

The bill requires the OIG's semiannual reports to include specified information regarding

  • ongoing audits, inspections, and evaluations;
  • significant changes to the narrative description of each such audit, inspection, or evaluation;
  • certain delays; and
  • data with respect to tips and complaints made to the OIG Hotline or otherwise referred to DHS.

The OIG must report within one year on the policies, procedures, and internal controls established that ensure compliance with the Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General from the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate such report within one year after receipt of the report.

Reported to HouseJan 21, 20227

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

This bill addresses reports conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this bill that substantiates

  • a violation of specified provisions regarding prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retaliatory personnel actions;
  • a violation of Presidential Personnel Directive-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified information); or
  • an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS.

The OIG must make each report publicly available on its website, with exceptions.

The bill requires the OIG's semiannual reports to include specified information regarding

  • ongoing audits, inspections, and evaluations;
  • significant changes to the narrative description of each such audit, inspection, or evaluation;
  • certain delays; and
  • data with respect to tips and complaints made to the OIG Hotline or otherwise referred to DHS.

The OIG must report within one year on the policies, procedures, and internal controls established that ensure compliance with the Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General from the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate such report within one year after receipt of the report.

Introduced in HouseOct 19, 2021

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act

This bill addresses reports conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this bill that substantiates

  • a violation of specified provisions regarding prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retaliatory personnel actions;
  • a violation of Presidential Personnel Directive-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified information); or
  • an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS.

The OIG must make each report publicly available on its website, with exceptions.

The bill requires the OIG's semiannual reports to include specified information regarding ongoing audits, inspections, and evaluations.

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act — Informed