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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.

USA119th CongressHR-4465| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Judiciary Committee

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

HR 118-7326
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.
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7326
    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.


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Accounting and auditingAdministrative remediesArchitect of the CapitolCensus and government statisticsCongressional agenciesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesLibrary of CongressPersonnel recordsPostal Regulatory CommissionPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. Postal Service

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.

USA119th CongressHR-4465| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7326
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.
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7326
    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.


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative remediesArchitect of the CapitolCensus and government statisticsCongressional agenciesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesLibrary of CongressPersonnel recordsPostal Regulatory CommissionPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. Postal Service