United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2662 (117th)
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
Introduced
19 April 2021
Last action
5 December 2022 · Reported
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
Sponsors
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
30 May 2026
Summary
IG Independence and Empowerment Act This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs) and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Integrity Committee. The committee is charged with investigating allegations of wrongdoing against office of IG officials. The bill allows an IG to be removed only for cause, such as for documented malfeasance. Congress must be notified before an IG is placed on nonduty status. The bill requires the President to explain any failure to nominate an IG and adds provisions regarding acting IGs when an IG position is vacant. The committee must notify Congress when an allegation of wrongdoing made by a Member of Congress is closed without referral for investigation. The bill requires CIGIE to report semiannually to Congress and the President on the activities of the committee. The bill adds provisions regarding appointment of former IGs to the committee. An IG must refer to the committee any allegation of wrongdoing against that IG. The bill grants (1) IGs the authority to subpoena witnesses who are not currently government employees, and (2) the Department of Justice (DOJ) IG the authority to investigate wrongdoing by DOJ attorneys. The bill requires notification to Congress and CIGIE of an IG's ongoing investigations when the IG is placed on nonduty status. IGs must notify Congress if agencies deny access to requested information.
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Timeline
19 April 2021
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 2021
Vote
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Source: Committee
25 May 2021
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 June 2021
Committee
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Source: Committee
17 June 2021
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-66, Part I.
Source: Committee
17 June 2021
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
Source: Calendars
17 June 2021
Discharge
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Source: Discharge
17 June 2021
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-66, Part I.
Source: Committee
28 June 2021
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Source: Floor
29 June 2021
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
29 June 2021
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).
Source: Floor
29 June 2021
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).
Source: Floor
29 June 2021
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Source: Floor
29 June 2021
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3276-3290; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3276-3279)
Source: Floor
12 July 2021
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
21 October 2021
Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-513.
Source: Committee
3 November 2021
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
5 December 2022
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
Source: Calendars
5 December 2022
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-226.
Source: Committee
5 December 2022
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-226.
Source: Committee
Votes
29 June 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 221 · No 182 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 27
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 5 December 2022 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 12 July 2021 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 29 June 2021 · Download file
- Reported in House · 17 June 2021 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 19 April 2021 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Reported to House, Part I
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Sponsors
- Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Inspector General Protection Act
- related to → Inspector General Access Act of 2021
- related to → IG Subpoena Authority Act
- related to → Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2021
- related to ← Inspector General Access Act of 2021
- related to ← Enhanced Whistleblower Engagement Act
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
- related to ← Inspector General Reporting Modernization Act of 2021
- amends ← Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Reform is considered adopted.
- amends ← Amendments en bloc No. 1 comprised of amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, printed in Part A of House Report 117-74.
- amends ← Amendment sought to strike Titles I, III, and V of the bill.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2662
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/2662
- us · 117-hr-2662 · source updated 30 May 2026