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Inspector General in a vacant Senate-confirmed Inspector General position, or, if none is available, the President appoints an acting Inspector General from among individuals serving in an Inspector General office who meet stated service and pay requirements.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 301","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2662/text/eh#toc-HF96AFACECC324DF0BB53F7C43AA15D4E"}},{"text":"Authorizes Inspectors General to subpoena witness attendance and testimony, other than Federal employees, after approval by a three-member panel of Inspectors General and subject to an Attorney General objection period of 10 calendar days.","cite":{"label":"Sec. 502","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2662/text/eh#toc-HE10A87CE28BB4788A3B2C41FE55AFACF"}},{"text":"Directs the Comptroller General, within 1 year of enactment, to review the processes for holding Inspectors General accountable and ensuring integrity and independence, and to issue a report 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H.R. 2662, 117th Congress: IG Independence and Empowerment Act. House: 221 Yea, 182 Nay. Outcome: Passed House, 29 Jun 2021."}}