INSPECT Act

The INSPECT Act establishes independent oversight roles by requiring the President to appoint separate Inspectors General for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within one year of the law's enactment. These Inspectors General will conduct audits and investigations to ensure accountability and integrity within each agency. The bill specifies that these positions will be funded using existing appropriations from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General, without requiring new federal funding. The law directly affects NIH, CDC, and FDA operations by adding dedicated oversight to their internal management processes.