H.R. 10445 – Inspectors General Modernization Act

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The Inspectors General Modernization Act would change the rules for federal Inspectors General by giving them a fixed ten‑year term and by allowing the President to remove them only for cause. The changes apply to all Inspectors General covered under Title 5, Chapter 4 of the U.S. Code, affecting the independence of these watchdog officials across the federal government.

Key Provisions

Sets a ten‑year term of service for every Inspector General.
Limits the President’s ability to remove an Inspector General to cases where there is a valid cause.
Amends specific language in Title 5, sections 403 and 415 to insert the term length and the “for cause” removal restriction.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in House

September 16, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10445

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2026

Mr. Ivey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

To amend chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code, to provide 10 year terms of service for Inspectors General, to provide that Inspectors General may only be removed for cause, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Inspectors General Modernization Act.

2.

10 year term of service for Inspectors General; removal only for cause

Title 5, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

in section 403—

(A)

in subsection (a), by inserting after the first sentence the following: The term of service of the Inspector General shall be ten years.; and

(B)

in subsection (b), by striking may be removed from office by the President and inserting may be removed from office by the President only for cause; and

(2)

in section 415—

(A)

in subsection (c), by inserting after the second sentence the following: The term of service of the Inspector General shall be ten years.; and

(B)

in subsection (e), by inserting only for cause and after made.