To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.

The bill aims to update chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, by incorporating laws enacted after October 19, 2021, and correcting related technical errors. Its primary purpose is to keep these chapters current and ensure they accurately reflect existing law without changing its original meaning or effect. This is largely a technical codification effort to maintain the integrity of the U.S. Code. Specifically, the bill makes several amendments to Chapter 4 , which governs Inspectors General. It redefines "appropriate congressional committees" and modifies provisions concerning the removal, transfer, or non-duty status of Inspectors General, requiring detailed written rationales to Congress. New procedures are also established for temporarily filling Inspector General vacancies, ensuring continuity in oversight functions. The bill enhances reporting requirements for Inspectors General by adding new definitions for terms like "disallowed cost" and "recommendation that funds be put to better use." It mandates more comprehensive semiannual reports, including details on whistleblower retaliation, attempts to interfere with IG independence, and investigations involving senior government employees. Furthermore, it requires Inspectors General to provide notification and an opportunity for written response to non-governmental organizations or business entities specifically identified in their reports. Significant changes are also introduced for the Department of Justice Inspector General, incorporating provisions from the Federal Prison Oversight Act . This includes establishing an Inspections Regime for Bureau of Prisons facilities, requiring periodic inspections based on risk scores, and public reporting of findings and corrective action plans. Additionally, an Ombudsman is created within the Department of Justice to receive and investigate complaints from incarcerated individuals, staff, and the public regarding prison conditions and operations. For Chapter 131 , related to government ethics, the bill expands the scope of financial disclosure requirements to include judicial officers, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges. It mandates the creation of a searchable online database by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide public access to these financial disclosure reports. This aims to increase transparency regarding the financial interests of federal judicial personnel. Finally, the bill includes numerous conforming amendments across various titles of the U.S. Code. These amendments update outdated references from the former "Inspector General Act of 1978," "Federal Advisory Committee Act," and "Ethics in Government Act of 1978" to their newly codified locations within chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5. These technical updates ensure consistency and accuracy in legal citations throughout federal law.