Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR
Currently in the House. Last action: 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 requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule xii. agreed to without objection on Nov 20, 2025.
- House Introduced in House Mar 18, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Mar 18, 2025
- House 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 requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. Nov 20, 2025
Cosponsors
16
Subjects
Committees
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Referred To , Mar 18, 2025
Summary
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.
Summary as of: Introduced in House
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