S.J. Res. 18
108th Congress
Senate
A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the…
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Official title: A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years.
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Inspectors generalWaste in government spending
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19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 1, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-139.
Dec 1, 2003
Signed by President.
Nov 19, 2003
Presented to President.
Nov 17, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 3 (Roll no. 621). (text: CR H11174)
Nov 17, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11184-11185)
Nov 17, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 17, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 18.
Nov 17, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11174)
Nov 17, 2003
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Oct 15, 2003
Held at the desk.
Oct 15, 2003
Received in the House.
Oct 15, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 14, 2003
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12562; text as passed Senate: CR S12562)
Oct 14, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12562; text as passed Senate: CR S12562)
Oct 14, 2003
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sep 29, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12143)
Sep 29, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2003 | House · vote #621 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 326–3 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 108-139.
Plain-English summary
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Recognizes Inspectors General for, and commends their role in, preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Federal programs and operations.
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Bill text
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- Engrossed in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
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Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 18: A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SJRES-18/
"S.J. Res. 18: A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SJRES-18/.
S.J. Res. 18, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SJRES-18/.
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