The FALCON Act requires federal agency employees, political appointees, contractors, and grant recipients to comply with information requests from agency Inspectors General within 60 days or face disciplinary action, including suspension, removal, or contract penalties. If someone fails to comply, the Inspector General must notify Congress and the agency head within 30 days, providing details about the individual or entity and the nature of the request. The bill covers most federal agencies and their associated contractors and subcontractors, though it includes exceptions for information that Congress has restricted, that the defense or justice departments have prohibited access to, or that involves sealed grand jury materials. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, agency heads must issue written directives to all staff explaining these compliance requirements and potential consequences. The legislation has no specific funding allocation but establishes an immediate compliance timeline beginning upon enactment.
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