1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Keep the Watchdogs Running Act”.
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
A BILL
To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in appropriations
Section 6(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations—
“(A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and
“(B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations.”