119 HR 2180 IH: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2180IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 18, 2025Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act.

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Inspector general oversight during lapse in appropriations

Section 406(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4)

Oversight during lapse in appropriations

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations— (A)for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and (B)to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations..