Bill · H.R. 4612· House(119-HR-4612)
Inspector General Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Deborah Ross
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Inspector General Access Act of 2025'', seeks to amend chapter 4 of title 5 of the United States Code. The specific changes target the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General. It proposes amendments to section 413 of title 5. The legislation involves striking specific paragraphs within subsection (b) and redesignating others. Finally, it modifies subsection (d) by striking a specific exception regarding allegations.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill enhances oversight capabilities by removing specific exceptions that previously limited the Inspector General's investigative scope.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill expands the investigative reach of the Department of Justice Inspector General by removing exceptions to their oversight power.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Changes to Investigative Scope: The bill modifies the structure of how investigations are handled by striking and redesignating paragraphs within section 413, subsection (b). (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Allegation Exceptions: The bill strikes the phrase ", except with respect to allegations described in subsection (b)(3)," from subsection (d). (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Robert GarciaDemocrat · California