What This Bill Does · Plain English
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Keep the Watchdogs Running Act This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.
Action Timeline
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 req
2025-03-18
Introduced in House
2025-03-18
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-03-18
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.2180 pass?
HR.2180 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 36%.
What does HR.2180 do?
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.
Who sponsored HR.2180?
HR.2180 was sponsored by Gerald Connolly (D-Virginia).
Full Bill Text
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. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2025 Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act . 2. 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. .
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