House BillHR 5799Government Operations and Politics
FALCON Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it aims to strengthen the ability of federal Inspectors General to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse within government agencies and programs. Currently, there can be delays or resistance when IGs try to get information, making their oversight work less effective. By setting clear deadlines and consequences for non-cooperation, this bill ensures that IGs can get the documents and interviews they need in a timely manner.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient investigations, potentially saving taxpayer money and improving the integrity of federal operations, grants, and contracts. If it doesn't pass, IGs may continue to face significant hurdles in obtaining information, potentially allowing misconduct to go unaddressed for longer or even unnoticed, which could reduce government accountability.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires all federal agency officers, employees, grant recipients, and contractors to comply with Inspector General (IG) requests within 60 days.
This sets a clear, mandatory deadline, making it harder for individuals or entities to delay or ignore oversight requests.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes administrative discipline for non-compliance, which can include removal or suspension for employees, or adverse actions for contractors/grantees.
This provision provides consequences for failing to cooperate, strengthening the enforcement power of IGs.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that an Inspector General notify Congress and the head of the relevant agency within 30 days if a party fails to comply with a request.
This increases transparency and brings congressional attention to instances where oversight efforts are being obstructed.
PROVISION 04
Requires agency heads to inform all personnel in writing about these new cooperation requirements and potential discipline within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
This ensures that all affected parties are made aware of their obligations and the repercussions for non-compliance from the outset.
This bill matters because it aims to strengthen the ability of federal Inspectors General to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse within government agencies and programs. Currently, there can be delays or resistance when IGs try to get information, making their oversight work less effective. By setting clear deadlines and consequences for non-cooperation, this bill ensures that IGs can get the documents and interviews they need in a timely manner.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient investigations, potentially saving taxpayer money and improving the integrity of federal operations, grants, and contracts. If it doesn't pass, IGs may continue to face significant hurdles in obtaining information, potentially allowing misconduct to go unaddressed for longer or even unnoticed, which could reduce government accountability.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires all federal agency officers, employees, grant recipients, and contractors to comply with Inspector General (IG) requests within 60 days.
This sets a clear, mandatory deadline, making it harder for individuals or entities to delay or ignore oversight requests.
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Authorizes administrative discipline for non-compliance, which can include removal or suspension for employees, or adverse actions for contractors/grantees.
This provision provides consequences for failing to cooperate, strengthening the enforcement power of IGs.
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Mandates that an Inspector General notify Congress and the head of the relevant agency within 30 days if a party fails to comply with a request.
This increases transparency and brings congressional attention to instances where oversight efforts are being obstructed.
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Requires agency heads to inform all personnel in writing about these new cooperation requirements and potential discipline within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
This ensures that all affected parties are made aware of their obligations and the repercussions for non-compliance from the outset.
officer or employee of a covered agency (including the head of such agency and any political appointee)
administrative
adverse contract action
grant recipient of a covered agency (or any subgrantee thereof at any tier), or contractor of a covered agency (or any subcontractor thereof at any tier)
GLOSSARY
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Inspector General (IG)
An independent official within a federal agency whose job is to audit and investigate the agency's programs and operations to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
Covered Agency
A federal government department, independent agency, or other designated federal entity that falls under the oversight of an Inspector General.
Grant Recipient
An individual, organization, or entity that receives financial assistance, usually from the federal government, to carry out a specific project or service.
Contractor
An individual or company that enters into an agreement with the federal government to provide goods or services.
Administrative Discipline
Punishment or corrective action taken by an agency against an employee, contractor, or grant recipient for violating rules or failing to meet obligations, which can include suspension, removal, or penalties affecting contracts.
Subgrantee/Subcontractor
An entity that receives funds or work from a primary grant recipient or contractor, respectively, to perform part of the original project or service.
Political Appointee
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
OCT 21, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
OCT 21, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
An individual selected by a President or other high-ranking official to fill a government position, often without career civil service protections, usually for policy-making or leadership roles.
Covered Request
A specific demand from an Inspector General for information, access to documents, or assistance, such as an interview, as part of their official oversight duties, with certain legally defined exceptions.
