Oversight-Protection

Senate Appropriators Reject House Proposal to Halve GAO Budget

2025-07-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Senate Appropriations Committee votes 26-1 to reject House’s 48% GAO budget cut, approving $812M (current level) vs House’s $414M. Dodaro warned House cuts would eliminate 2,220 employees (63% of workforce). 30 good-government groups opposed cuts. GAO has 39 pending impoundment …

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Bipartisan Inspector General protections enacted

2022-12-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2022 enacted as part of NDAA, requiring 30-day advance notice to Congress before IG removal, limiting who can serve as Acting IG, and requiring explanation for failure to nominate replacement. Led by bipartisan coalition including Grassley, Peters, …

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