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D
CA
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Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Hice
B.
R
2021-01-04
GA
Congressional oversight Federal officials Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
2021-01-04
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Inspector General Protection Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.</p> <p>If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position within 210 days after the vacancy occurred, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.</p> <ul> </ul>
2021-01-07T21:46:28Z
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2021-01-05
Passed House
 <p><b>Inspector General Protection Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.</p> <p>If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position within 210 days after the vacancy occurred, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.</p> <ul> </ul>
2021-01-14T17:16:32Z
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Inspector General Protection Act
Inspector General Protection Act
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Engrossed in House
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House
Inspector General Protection Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
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Engrossed in House
To require congressional notification for certain changes in status of inspectors general, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Introduced in House
Inspector General Protection Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
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House
Inspector General Protection Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-01-06
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.