119 hr 9725
Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026
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"title": "H.R. 9725, Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026",
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana:\nH.R. 9725.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws which\nshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the\nforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this\nConstitution in the Government of the United States, or in\nany Department or Officer thereof.\n[Page H4624]\n</pre>"
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