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Version 53 · 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
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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.
People & committees
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D–MS
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4162-4163)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4162-4163)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5633.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4162-4164)
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-233.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-233.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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