HR. 2180Introduced
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Authorizes federal inspectors general to keep operating during government shutdowns by using prior appropriations authority for ongoing oversight work
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes federal inspectors general to keep operating during government shutdowns by using prior appropriations authority for ongoing oversight work
Key points
- Authorize inspector general operations
- Allow use of prior appropriations authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-11-20 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment studies and investigations