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Inspector General Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4612| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Inspector General Access Act of 2025" aims to enhance the oversight capabilities of the Department of Justice Inspector General (DOJ IG) by amending Section 413 of title 5, United States Code, which governs the IG's investigative powers. Specifically, the bill strikes subsection (b)(3) , a provision that previously imposed limitations on the types of allegations the DOJ IG could investigate. This amendment effectively removes an existing exemption, thereby expanding the Inspector General's jurisdiction to cover matters that were previously excluded from their investigative authority. Consequently, the DOJ IG will have broader access and power to conduct investigations into Department of Justice personnel and activities, strengthening accountability within the department.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-202
Inspector General Access Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3064
Inspector General Access Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3154
Inspector General Access Act of 2017
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-202
    Inspector General Access Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3064
    Inspector General Access Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3154
    Inspector General Access Act of 2017


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Inspector General Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4612| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
The "Inspector General Access Act of 2025" aims to enhance the oversight capabilities of the Department of Justice Inspector General (DOJ IG) by amending Section 413 of title 5, United States Code, which governs the IG's investigative powers. Specifically, the bill strikes subsection (b)(3) , a provision that previously imposed limitations on the types of allegations the DOJ IG could investigate. This amendment effectively removes an existing exemption, thereby expanding the Inspector General's jurisdiction to cover matters that were previously excluded from their investigative authority. Consequently, the DOJ IG will have broader access and power to conduct investigations into Department of Justice personnel and activities, strengthening accountability within the department.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-202
Inspector General Access Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3064
Inspector General Access Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3154
Inspector General Access Act of 2017
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-202
    Inspector General Access Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3064
    Inspector General Access Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3154
    Inspector General Access Act of 2017


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted