H.R. 5633 · 117th Congress
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act
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- House Introduced Oct 19, 2021
- House Passed Apr 5, 2022
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Apr 5, 2022
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act
This bill addresses reports conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Specifically, the bill requires the OIG to submit to Congress any report finalized on or after 30 days after the enactment of this bill that substantiates
- a violation of specified provisions regarding prohibited personnel practices, protected communications, or retaliatory personnel actions;
- a violation of Presidential Personnel Directive-19 (protecting whistleblowers with access to classified information); or
- an allegation of misconduct, waste, fraud, abuse, or a violation of policy within DHS involving a member of the Senior Executive Service or politically appointed official of DHS.
The OIG must make each report publicly available on its website, with exceptions.
The bill requires the OIG's semiannual reports to include specified information regarding
- ongoing audits, inspections, and evaluations;
- significant changes to the narrative description of each such audit, inspection, or evaluation;
- certain delays; and
- data with respect to tips and complaints made to the OIG Hotline or otherwise referred to DHS.
The OIG must report within one year on the policies, procedures, and internal controls established that ensure compliance with the Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General from the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate such report within one year after receipt of the report.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act
Latest action (Apr 6, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 19, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Oct 19, 2021
- House Passed Apr 5, 2022
No recorded floor vote found.