H.R. 2662 · 117th Congress

Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021

Introduced on Apr 19, 2021 by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12). 11 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Dec 5, 2022): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 19, 2021
Cosponsors
11
0 from the other party
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Advisory bodies
  • Budget process
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employee hiring
  • Employee performance
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Right of privacy
  • Wages and earnings

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to Senate, Dec 5, 2022). Public domain.

Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021

This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs).

For example, if the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant IG position within a certain timeline, the bill requires the President to communicate to Congress the reasons for such a failure and a target date for the nomination.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Carolyn B. MaloneyD-NY-12Sponsor

Democrats · 11

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 29, 2021· House· Amendments· Agreed to 219–184
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 29, 2021· House· Amendments· Failed 182–220
  3. On Passage
    Jun 29, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 221–182

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 19, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 19, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 19, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Apr 19, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. May 25, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. May 25, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
  7. Jun 17, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-66, Part I.
  8. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-66, Part I.
  9. Jun 17, 2021Committee on the Budget discharged.
  10. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseCommittee on the Budget discharged.
  11. Jun 17, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
  12. Jun 28, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
  13. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3276-3290; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3276-3279)
  14. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
  15. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2662.
  16. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) amendment en bloc No. 1.
  17. Jun 29, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 4.
  19. Jun 29, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Comer amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  21. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  22. Jun 29, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).House · Roll call 195
  23. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).House · Roll call 195
  24. Jun 29, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. Jul 12, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  26. Oct 21, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
  27. Nov 3, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  28. Dec 5, 2022Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-226.
  29. Dec 5, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-226.
  30. Dec 5, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.

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