Summary

Prohibits the President from nominating anyone to serve as a federal Inspector General if, at the time of nomination, that person is serving as a political appointee for that President or previously served as a political appointee under that same President. It also clarifies that the Inspector General job itself is not a "political appointee" for the purposes of this rule. The change amends the statute that governs Inspectors General nominations to create a categorical bar tied to current or prior status as a political appointee under the nominating President, narrowing who may be nominated for IG posts.

• Bars the President from nominating anyone as an Inspector General who is currently a political appointee for that President.
• Also bars nomination of anyone who previously served as a political appointee under that same President.
• Clarifies that the Inspector General role is not itself considered a "political appointee" for this rule.
• Amends 5 U.S.C. § 403(a) to add the nomination prohibition.
• Does not create new spending or programs; it only changes nomination eligibility.
• Likely narrows the President's pool of IG nominees and encourages nonpolitical or career candidates.
• Relies on the statutory definition of "political appointee" in 5 U.S.C. § 9803, which may require interpretation in edge cases.
• Does not alter Senate confirmation, IG duties, or removal authorities; it only affects nomination eligibility.