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S.587: Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (7 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2021 This bill limits the circumstances under which the President or certain agency heads may remove an Inspector General or place an Inspector General on non-duty status. Before an Inspector General may be removed, Congress must be given a detailed account of the reasons for the removal and the Inspector General shall remain on the job for 30 days while Congress considers those reasons.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 21, 2021 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
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| March 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| March 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |