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H.R. 2180 (119th)

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 March 2025

Last action

20 November 2025 · Passed

Status

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.

Sponsors

Gerald Connolly, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

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21 November 2025

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Summary

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act 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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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 2025

    Passed

    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.

    Source: Floor

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