H.R. 2180

119th Congress

Introduced

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA· Introduced 18 March 2025
Open on Congress.gov

16

Cosponsors

4

Actions

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Amendments

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, 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.

20 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 22 May 2025

Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).

During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the authority and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2180, 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.

    20 November 2025 · Floor

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    18 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    18 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    18 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

16 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA

Cosponsors

  • Democrat16100%

Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigations

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 0 on 18 March 2025 to 16 on 7 April 2025.

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