Inspector General Act of 1978
The Law:
Additional information on the IG Act:
Several provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, establish the right of individuals to make whistleblowing disclosures to the relevant office of inspector general. Given the broad scope of federal agencies implicated by these provisions, many House committees may have jurisdiction depending on the matter and relevant agency.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has the authority to investigate all subjects within the Committee’s legislative jurisdiction as well as "any matter" within the jurisdiction of the other standing House Committees.
The following resources may assist users in identifying committees of jurisdiction:
Committee(s) of Jurisdiction:
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Committee jurisdiction under House Rule X:
- Federal civil service, including intergovernmental personnel; and the status of officers and employees of the United States, including their compensation, classification, and retirement
- Municipal affairs of the District of Columbia in general (other than appropriations)
- Federal paperwork reduction
- Government management and accounting measures generally
- Holidays and celebrations
- Overall economy, efficiency, and management of government operations and activities, including Federal procurement
- National archives
- Population and demography generally, including the Census
- Postal service generally, including transportation of the mails
- Public information and records
- Relationship of the Federal Government to the States and municipalities generally
- Reorganizations in the executive branch of the Government
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