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title: "IG Independence and Empowerment Act"
identifier: "117-HR-2662"
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# TITLE I — Inspector General Independence

## SEC. 101 Short title.

[Read Section 101 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TI-101.md)

## SEC. 102 Removal or transfer of inspectors general; placement on non-duty status.

[Read Section 102 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TI-102.md)

## SEC. 103 Vacancy in position of inspector general.

[Read Section 103 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TI-103.md)

## SEC. 104 Office of inspector general whistleblower complaints.

[Read Section 104 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TI-104.md)

# TITLE II — Presidential Explanation of Failure to Nominate an Inspector General

## SEC. 201 Presidential explanation of failure to nominate an inspector general.

[Read Section 201 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TII-201.md)

# TITLE III — Integrity Committee of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Transparency

## SEC. 301 Short title.

[Read Section 301 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-301.md)

## SEC. 302 Additional information to be included in requests and reports to Congress.

[Read Section 302 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-302.md)

## SEC. 303 Availability of information to Congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral.

[Read Section 303 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-303.md)

## SEC. 304 Semiannual report.

[Read Section 304 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-304.md)

## SEC. 305 Additional reports.

[Read Section 305 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-305.md)

## SEC. 306 Requirement to report final disposition to Congress.

[Read Section 306 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-306.md)

## SEC. 307 Investigations of Offices of Inspectors General of establishments by the Integrity Committee.

[Read Section 307 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIII-307.md)

# TITLE IV — Testimonial Subpoena Authority for Inspectors General

## SEC. 401 Short title.

[Read Section 401 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIV-401.md)

## SEC. 402 Additional authority provisions for inspectors general.

[Read Section 402 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIV-402.md)

## SEC. 403 Review by the comptroller general.

[Read Section 403 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIV-403.md)

# TITLE V — Investigations of Department of Justice Personnel

## SEC. 501 Short title.

[Read Section 501 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TV-501.md)

## SEC. 502 Investigations of Department of Justice personnel.

[Read Section 502 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TV-502.md)

# TITLE VI — Notice of Ongoing Investigations When There is a Change in Status of Inspector General

## SEC. 601 Notice of ongoing investigations when there is a change in status of Inspector General.

[Read Section 601 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TVI-601.md)

# TITLE VII — Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Report on Expenditures

## SEC. 701 CIGIE report on expenditures.

[Read Section 701 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TVII-701.md)

# TITLE VIII — Notice of Refusal to Provide Inspectors General Access

## SEC. 801 Notice of refusal to provide information or assistance to inspectors general.

[Read Section 801 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TVIII-801.md)

# TITLE IX — Training Resources for Inspectors General and Other Matters

## SEC. 901 Training resources for inspectors general.

[Read Section 901 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIX-901.md)

## SEC. 902 Definition of appropriate congressional committees.

[Read Section 902 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIX-902.md)

## SEC. 903 Semiannual reports.

[Read Section 903 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIX-903.md)

## SEC. 904 Submission of reports that specifically identify non-governmental organizations or business entities.

[Read Section 904 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIX-904.md)

## SEC. 905 Review relating to vetting, processing, and resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan and the Afghanistan special immigrant visa program.

[Read Section 905 →](/congresses/117/bills/hr/2662/sections/TIX-905.md)