Bill would abolish council coordinating federal inspectors general
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Sponsor: Clay Higgins · Representative · LA
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Official title: Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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The bill would abolish CIGIE one year after passage, splitting its oversight duties among OMB, , and a training center.
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What does this do?
This bill would eliminate the Council of the on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) one year after enactment. Its duties would be split among the Office of Management and Budget, the , and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and it makes technical changes to laws referencing CIGIE.
Who does it affect?
Federal employees in offices of across dozens of agencies would be directly affected. Members of the public who rely on whistleblower protections or government fraud oversight would be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Without a single dedicated coordinating council, coordination of cross-agency fraud and misconduct investigations could change, and consistency of whistleblower protections and oversight standards across agencies could be affected.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 16, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 22, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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 (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.