A joint resolution recogizing the accomplishments of Inspector General since their creation in 1978 in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government.
Public Law 105-349 · S.J.Res. 58 · 105th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 2, 1998 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. John Glenn (D-OH)
Cosponsors (6): Sen. Fred Thompson, Sen. Susan Collins,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Recognizes the many accomplishments of the Offices of Inspector General in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in the Government. Commends such Offices and their employees for the dedication and professionalism displayed in the performance of their duties.
Reaffirms the role of Inspectors General in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of Government programs and operations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Oversight and Accountability Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Nov 2, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-349.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 21, 1998PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 13, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Oct 10, 1998FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- Oct 2, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Oct 1, 1998FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.