Inspector General Access Act of 2025

Inspector General Access Act of 2025 would broaden the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General’s authority to investigate DOJ personnel. The bill would amend Chapter 4 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code (specifically § 413) by removing certain subparagraphs and an explicit exception that currently limit the scope of IG investigations into DOJ personnel. In doing so, it appears to expand the range of matters the DOJ Inspector General may pursue and lessen prior restrictions tied to specific categories of allegations. The measure is titled to emphasize greater access for the Inspector General to information and investigations within the DOJ. The bill was introduced in the House on July 22, 2025, by Rep. Ross (joined by Rep. Garcia of California) and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No Senate action is reflected in the provided text.