HR 2180 · Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
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.
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2025
- Latest action
- Nov 20, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly [D-VA-11]
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors
- 16
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.
Recent actions
- Nov 20, 2025 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.
- Mar 18, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Mar 18, 2025 Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.