119-HR2180
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Last action was on 3-18-2025
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2180
1. Short title2. Inspector general oversight during lapse in appropriations1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Keep the Watchdogs Running Act".
2. Inspector general oversight during lapse in appropriations
Section 406(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(4) Oversight during lapse in appropriations - Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations—
(A) - for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and
(B) - to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations.