The Independent Acting IGs Act of 2025 changes how the federal government fills temporary vacancies in Inspector General positions. When an Inspector General office becomes vacant and the normal line of succession is unavailable, a federal judge randomly selected from the appropriate regional court of appeals will appoint a temporary acting Inspector General from candidates recommended by a committee of other Inspectors General. The bill requires this process to move quickly, with the committee recommending candidates within 14 days of the vacancy and the judge making an appointment within another 14 days. This legislation removes these vacancy appointments from the President's control, instead placing that authority with the judicial branch to ensure the Inspector General remains independent during leadership transitions. The bill applies to all federal agencies with Inspector General offices.
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