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Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
12/30/2022, 1:18 PM
Congressional Summary of S 2273
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 terms 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2273
Bill S 2273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2273 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2273's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 24, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2273
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2273
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Appropriations
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government studies and investigations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2273
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
A bill to authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2273
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