United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

S 3687 — Inspectors General Independence Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits the appointment of political appointees as Inspectors General.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 403(a)

    The President may not nominate an individual to serve as an Inspector General if the individual is serving as a political appointee, as defined in section 9803, as of the date of the nomination or if the individual has previously served as a political appointee under such President. The position of Inspector General shall not be considered a political appointee for purposes of this subsection.

    This addition prevents individuals who are current or former political appointees from being nominated to the role of Inspector General.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

540 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3687?
S 3687 is sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democratic), Welch, Peter (Democratic), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), and Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3687?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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