BEACON Act

This bill would change the Inspector General Act of 1978 to set up an Office of Inspector General inside the Executive Office of the President. Its stated aim points to more accountability and oversight in the offices that support the President, as suggested by the bill’s title. It also adds special rules focused on the Executive Office of the President.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Offices within the Executive Office of the President.
• What changes: Creates an Inspector General position in that office and adds special provisions for how oversight there would work.
• When: Would take effect if enacted; exact timing is not shown in the provided text.