119th Congress
H.R. 2180
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- C001078
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (16)
Added later (16)
- Daniel S. Goldman (D-NY) · Mar 21, 2025
- Danny K. Davis (D-IL) · Mar 21, 2025
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) · Mar 21, 2025
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) · Mar 21, 2025
- Joaquin Castro (D-TX) · Mar 21, 2025
- Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM) · Mar 21, 2025
- Nikema Williams (D-GA) · Mar 21, 2025
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) · Mar 21, 2025
- Robert Garcia (D-CA) · Mar 21, 2025
- Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) · Mar 21, 2025
- James P. McGovern (D-MA) · Mar 27, 2025
- Joe Neguse (D-CO) · Mar 27, 2025
- André Carson (D-IN) · Apr 1, 2025
- Gwen Moore (D-WI) · Apr 1, 2025
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI) · Apr 1, 2025
- Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL) · Apr 7, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 20, 2025 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House