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USTR Inspector General Act of 2025
4/11/2025, 2:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1265
Bill 119 s 1265, also known as the Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative Act, aims to make changes to title 5 of the United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to create a new position within the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) called the Inspector General.
The Inspector General would be responsible for overseeing and investigating the activities of the USTR to ensure that they are operating efficiently and effectively. This position would provide independent oversight and accountability for the USTR, helping to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the agency.
In addition to establishing the Inspector General position, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the USTR. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve transparency, accountability, and effectiveness within the agency. Overall, Bill 119 s 1265 seeks to enhance the oversight and accountability of the USTR by creating the position of Inspector General. This change is intended to improve the operations of the agency and ensure that it is serving the best interests of the American people.
The Inspector General would be responsible for overseeing and investigating the activities of the USTR to ensure that they are operating efficiently and effectively. This position would provide independent oversight and accountability for the USTR, helping to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the agency.
In addition to establishing the Inspector General position, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the USTR. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve transparency, accountability, and effectiveness within the agency. Overall, Bill 119 s 1265 seeks to enhance the oversight and accountability of the USTR by creating the position of Inspector General. This change is intended to improve the operations of the agency and ensure that it is serving the best interests of the American people.
Congressional Summary of S 1265
USTR Inspector General Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those programs, and (3) provide reports to keep the USTR and Congress informed about problems and deficiencies in those programs and operations.
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Current Status of Bill S 1265
Bill S 1265 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill S 1265 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2025. Bill S 1265's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1265
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1265
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1265
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1265
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