Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 33
- Latest action
- Sep 8, 2025
What it does
The Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025 would amend federal law to require that the President may remove an Inspector General only for specific, documented causes—such as neglect of duty, malfeasance, felony conviction, or gross mismanagement—rather than at will. This change applies to both removal and transfer of Inspectors General under Chapter 4 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, mandating that any such action be accompanied by documented justification. The bill aims to strengthen the independence and accountability of federal watchdogs by limiting arbitrary removals. It affects Inspectors General across federal agencies and sets a higher standard for their removal or transfer.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.