Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

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 terms 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. 29 September 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 September 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 September 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 September 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 September 2023

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Sponsors

• Gerald Connolly · D · Sponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing

Related records

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