118th Congress Government Operations and Politics
S. 1012: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
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Summary
This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act to perform its duties with respect to any programs or operations that continue during the lapse in appropriations.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Thomas Carper D-DEOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mike Braun SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Mike Braun.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.