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HOUSEH.R. 4465· 119th Congress

Technical corrections to federal inspector general, advisory committee, and ethics laws

To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.

Sponsor
Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
Introduced
Jul 16, 2025
Last Action
Sep 14, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jul 16, 2025
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In Committee
Jul 16, 2025
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Passed Committee
Sep 10, 2025
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Passed House
Aug 31, 2026
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Received in Senate
Sep 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 27, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill amends three chapters of federal law: Chapter 4 (Inspectors General), Chapter 10 (Federal Advisory Committees), and Chapter 131 (Ethics in Government) in Title 5 of the U.S. Code
  • It incorporates laws enacted after October 19, 2021, that amended or repealed provisions in these chapters
  • It makes related technical corrections to keep the chapters current
  • The bill passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of the rules
  • It was received in the Senate on September 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The official summary does not specify what substantive changes result from incorporating post-October 2021 laws or what technical corrections are made
  • The summary does not document effects on inspectors general operations, federal advisory committees, or ethics enforcement
  • No documented impacts on specific agencies, officials, or regulatory processes are provided in available materials
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed the bill August 31, 2026, by voice vote
  • Senate received the bill September 14, 2026, and referred it to the Judiciary Committee
  • No scheduled committee vote or floor action is documented
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 14, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Aug 31, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5282-5295)
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • Aug 31, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4465.
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5282-5295)
  • Aug 31, 2026 — Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • Sep 10, 2025 — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.