CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025

H.R. 2181 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 32 Democratic cosponsors · See all 32 cosponsors

Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Bell asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, 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.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to establish a "for cause" removal standard for Inspectors General. Under this act, the President would be restricted in how they can remove these officials. The bill outlines specific, documented grounds that must be met for a removal to occur. These grounds include things like incapacity, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.

Yes

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Establishing for-cause removal enhances the independence and transparency of agency oversight.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill increases federal oversight by limiting presidential authority over independent watchdogs.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    By protecting Inspectors General, the bill enhances oversight of government spending and prevents waste.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.