H.R. 928 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Inspector General Reform Act of 2008
H.R. 928 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2007, sponsored by Jim Cooper with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-409
What it does
Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require Inspectors General (IGs) for designated federal entities to be appointed without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Cooper (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-409. (Oct 14, 2008)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Sep 27, 2008 · Passed414–0 - On Passage
House · Oct 3, 2007 · Passed404–11 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Oct 3, 2007 · Passed274–144
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 3, 2007
- Improving Government Accountability ActHouse · Oct 3, 2007
- Improving Government Accountability ActHouse · Oct 3, 2007
- Inspector General Reform ActHouse · Sep 27, 2008
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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