What does Preamble of IG Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 5, United States Code. It aims to establish an Office of Inspector General within the Executive Office of the President. The bill also intends to limit the reasons for removing certain Inspectors General from office.

What does SHORT TITLE. of IG Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Integrity in Government Act of 2025.

What does INSPECTORS GENERAL REFORM. of IG Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 5 of the United States Code to establish an Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President. The President must appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Executive Office of the President within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Generally, Inspectors General cannot be removed from office except for inefficiency, malfeasance of office, or neglect of duty. An exception to the removal standards applies to Inspectors General of independent agencies. The definition of 'independent agency' includes a list of specific entities, such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the National Transportation Safety Board. Section 3(a)(1) of H.R. 7326, as passed by the House of Representatives on December 3, 2024, is given the force and effect of law. The technical amendment in subsection (c) takes effect before the amendments made by subsection (a)(1).

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IG Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Hillary Scholten (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an Inspector General position within the Executive Office of the President, requiring the President to appoint an individual to this role within 90 days of enactment.
It generally restricts the removal of Inspectors General to instances of inefficiency, malfeasance, or neglect of duty, with specific exceptions for Inspectors General of independent agencies.
The bill incorporates a specific provision from a prior House bill (H.R. 7326) and includes a technical amendment that takes effect prior to other changes.

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