[20201209]IF11698_关于第116届国会罢免总检察长的立法提案.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov December 9, 2020Legislative Proposals Related to the Removal of Inspectors General in the 116th CongressThe role of inspectors general (IGs) within the federal government is an issue of perennial interest to Congress. In particular, removal protections for IGs have drawn frequent attention. Proposals to adjust the requirements and procedures for IG removal received increased attention in 2020, especially after President Donald Trump removed two Senate-confirmed IGs and replaced two acting IGs. This In Focus describes the current removal procedure under the Inspector General Act (IG Act; 5 U.S.C. Appx.) and then briefly summarizes legislation introduced during the 116th Congress that would change this procedure. While policy experts and others have offered other proposals, this In Focus does not discuss those proposals. Current Removal Procedure The removal procedure for presidentially appointed IGs is found in Section 3(b) of the IG Act. The section reads: An Inspector General may be removed from office by the President. If an Inspector General is removed from office or is transferred to another position or location within an establishment, the Presi