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S.J.Res.58 / 105th Congress

A joint resolution recogizing the accomplishments of Inspector General since their creation in 1978 in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government.

Became Public Law No: 105-349.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 1, 1998

Recognizes the many accomplishments of the Offices of Inspector General in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in the Government. Commends such Offices and their employees for the dedication and professionalism displayed in the performance of their duties. Reaffirms the role of Inspectors General in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of Government programs and operations.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D–OH

Committees

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 105-349.

  2. Became Public Law No: 105-349.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10464-10466)

  13. Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11302-11303)

  18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11302-11303)

  19. Introduced in Senate

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