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Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

USA118th CongressHR-5832| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2023
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4125
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Mar 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1012
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4125
    Keep the Watchdogs Running Act


  • March 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1012
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1012: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

USA118th CongressHR-5832| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4125
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Mar 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1012
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4125
    Keep the Watchdogs Running Act


  • March 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1012
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1012: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted