A bill to enhance the independence of Inspectors General, and for other purposes.
Inspectors General Independence Act of 2020
This bill permits an inspector general to be removed by the President or by a federal entity before the expiration of his or her term only for permanent incapacity, inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude.
The bill provides for a seven-year term of office for each inspector general. An individual may serve for more than one term.
Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy in such position, occurring before the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed for a full seven-year term.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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