H.R. 4465119th CongressIn markupLatest action Sep 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Introduced:
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This technical bill updates the official U.S. Code to reflect inspector general laws already passed since 2021, without changing their effect.
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This bill updates the U.S. Code to formally incorporate laws about inspectors general that Congress already passed since 2021. It also fixes typos, mislabeled sections, and outdated cross-references. The bill states it does not change the meaning or effect of existing law.
Federal employees and officials in inspector general offices, agency leaders who interact with IGs, and members of Congress who receive IG reports are affected.
The changes clarify rules on removing, transferring, or placing IGs on leave, selecting acting IGs, and what must be reported to Congress, supporting consistent application of oversight law.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.