What does Preamble of BEACON Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 It seeks to establish an Office of Inspector General in the Executive Office of the President

What does SHORT TITLE. of BEACON Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now Act.

What does OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE of BEACON Act do?

This section establishes an Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to include the National Reconnaissance Office and the EOP under its purview. The President must appoint an Inspector General for the EOP within 120 days of the Act's enactment. Chapter 4 of Title 5, United States Code, is amended to include special provisions concerning the EOP's OIG, granting the President authority over audits and investigations involving sensitive information. The President can prohibit audits or investigations if necessary to prevent disclosure of classified information, but must notify the Inspector General and Congress within 30 days. The EOP OIG’s semiannual reports must include details on corrective actions, access to information, and any presidential prohibitions on audits. The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency will audit the EOP OIG annually. The EOP OIG must conduct evaluations to assess classification policies and identify practices contributing to misclassification of material.

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BEACON Act

Last updated: 7/21/2025 · Introduced: 7/21/2025

Author: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes an Office of Inspector General within the Executive Office of the President to oversee its activities and ensure accountability.
The President is required to appoint an Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President within 120 days of the Act's enactment, who will conduct audits and investigations, including evaluations of classification policies.
The bill grants the President authority to prohibit audits or investigations involving sensitive information, but requires notification to the Inspector General and Congress within 30 days, and mandates semiannual reports on the Office's activities and any prohibitions.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2838(In Committee)Official page

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