What does Preamble of BEACON Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978. The proposed amendment aims to establish an Office of Inspector General within the Executive Office of the President. The bill's purpose is 'to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Office of Inspector General in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.'

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 Inspector General (IG) for the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to include the EOP within the scope of the Act. The President must appoint an IG 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 IG. These special provisions grant the President authority to direct and control audits and investigations involving sensitive information, such as confidential sources and intelligence matters. The President can prohibit audits or investigations related to sensitive information, but must notify the IG and Congress within 30 days. The EOP IG must include specific information in semiannual reports, including corrective actions, access to information, and any presidential prohibitions. The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency must audit the EOP IG annually. The EOP IG must conduct evaluations to assess classification policies and identify practices contributing to misclassification of material. The IG must submit reports on these evaluations to Congress and the President.

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BEACON Act

Last updated: 7/9/2025 · Introduced: 7/9/2025

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes an Inspector General (IG) office within the Executive Office of the President (EOP) to provide oversight and accountability.
It grants the President authority to direct or prohibit audits and investigations within the EOP involving sensitive information, requiring notification to the IG and Congress.
The EOP IG must evaluate classification policies and report findings to Congress and the President, while also undergoing annual audits by the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4557(In Committee)Official page

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