119th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2180: 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 (1) at the rate of operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.
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Roll calls
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Joaquin Castro D-TX
- Danny Davis D-IL
- Robert Garcia D-CA
- Dan Goldman D-NY
- Stephen Lynch D-MA
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
- Melanie Stansbury D-NM
- Rashida Tlaib D-MI
- Nikema Williams D-GA
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz D-FL
- James McGovern D-MA
- Joe Neguse D-CO
- André Carson D-IN
- Gwen Moore D-WI
- Shri Thanedar D-MI
- Jesús García D-IL
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History
- Introduced in the House by Gerald Connolly.
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- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.