United States · Law · HR
H.R. 928 (110th)
Inspector General Reform Act of 2008
Introduced
8 February 2007
Last action
14 October 2008 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-409.
Sponsors
Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Subjects
Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Improving Government Accountability Act - Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to allow an Inspector General (IG) to be removed from office prior to the expiration of his or her term only on the grounds of either: (1) permanent incapacity; (2) inefficiency; (3) neglect of duty; (4) malfeasance; or (5) conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude. Establishes the term of office of each IG as seven years and permits reappointment. Makes similar amendments respecting the appointment of IGs of certain designated federal entities. Authorizes an IG to annually transmit an appropriation estimate and request to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to the appropriate congressional committees, in addition to the head of the establishment concerned. Requires the President to include in each annual budget specified IG appropriation information. Establishes within the Executive Branch the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of personnel in IG offices. Establishes an Integrity Committee for the Council to review and refer for investigation allegations that are made against IGs and certain staff of the IG Offices. Considers each Office of IG to be a separate federal agency. Empowers IGs of certain designated federal entities with the same law enforcement authority provided to other IGs. Provides for the application of semiannual reporting requirements concerning the activities of offices of the IG with respect to inspection and evaluation reports.
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Timeline
8 February 2007
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
8 February 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 February 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 March 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Source: Committee
2 August 2007
Reported
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
2 August 2007
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 September 2007
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Source: Calendars
27 September 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-354.
Source: Committee
27 September 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-354.
Source: Committee
2 October 2007
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 701 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 928 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 928.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 11 (Roll no. 937).
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 11 (Roll no. 937).
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 144 (Roll no. 936). (consideration: CR H11202)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11201)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
Mr. Davis, Tom moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government Reform. (consideration: CR H11200-11204; text: CR H11200-11201)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H11191-11194)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11200)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 928.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 928 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 701 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian Baird to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 701. (consideration: CR H11187-11203)
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Passed
Rule H. Res. 701 passed House.
Source: Floor
4 October 2007
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
24 September 2008
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9434)
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
24 September 2008
Discharge
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
24 September 2008
Committee
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
25 September 2008
ResolvingDifferences
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Shays objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 2008
Floor
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 928.
Source: Floor
25 September 2008
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Towns moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9877-9882)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 September 2008
Action
Cleared for White House.
27 September 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Vote
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll No. 661).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll No. 661).
Source: NotUsed
3 October 2008
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
14 October 2008
Became law
Became Public Law No: 110-409.
Source: President
14 October 2008
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
14 October 2008
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Law · 14 October 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 30 September 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 25 September 2008 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 4 October 2007 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 3 October 2007 · Download file
- Reported in House · 27 September 2007 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 8 February 2007 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
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- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Improving Government Accountability Act
- related to ← Inspector General Reform Act of 2008
- amends ← An amendment to add the provisions specified in the Tom Davis (VA) motion to recommit with instructions.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-358 to establish a committee of Inspectors General of the Inspectors General Council to review the qualifications of nominees and final candidates for the position of Inspector General in all government establishments and entities to determine whether they meet the integrity and professional qualifications for the position established by the Inspector General Act. The committee would also be required to report back to the relevant Senate committee or federal appointing entity.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-358 to provide that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General is not required to refer to the Counsel of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) of DOJ, allegations of misconduct involving DOJ attorneys and related personnel where the allegations relate to the exercise of the authority of an attorney to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-358 to require that each federal agency website has a direct link to the website of the Office of Inspector General for that agency, that the Inspector General of each agency posts all reports and audits online within one day of being made publicly available, and that all Inspector General websites facilitate the individual, anonymous reporting of waste, fraud and abuse.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-358 to revise section 3 ("direct submission of budget requests to Congress") by striking language authorizing all IGs to independently submit their office's budget requests to Congress, separate and apart from the President's budget submission, and inserting language requiring IGs to notify Congress only if the budget request submitted by the agency would "substantially inhibit the Inspector General from performing the duties of the office.".
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-358 to add additional reasons for which an IG may be removed from office, make certain changes to make the statute conform to existing Executive Orders, and require an annual report by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency on the activities of its Integrity Committee.
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