Inspectors General Independence Act

The Inspectors General Independence Act proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code to strengthen the independence of federal Inspectors General. This legislation specifically prohibits the President from nominating an individual to serve as an Inspector General if that person is currently a political appointee or has previously served as a political appointee under the same President. The bill clarifies that the Inspector General position itself is not to be considered a political appointee, reinforcing its non-partisan nature. By preventing political appointees from holding these critical oversight roles, the Act seeks to ensure greater objectivity and accountability in government operations.