Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 24, 2021
Last action Jul 20, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jul 20, 2021
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Jun 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
lower
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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