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Inspectors General Independence Act

USA119th CongressS-3687| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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

S 116-3664
Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3664
    Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Inspectors General Independence Act

USA119th CongressS-3687| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3664
Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3664
    Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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