I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2023 Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act . 2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in appropriations Subsection (g) of section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations— (A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and (B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations. .