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119th Congress · H.R. 8365 · Final

Monitor Accountability Act

This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish conditions on the appointment of monitors to oversee state and local governmental entities. A monitor is an independent official appointed to oversee corrective reforms as part of a civil settlement agreement or consent decree, such as to remedy a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing. Among the conditions, this bill requires notice and an opportunity for public comment prior to the appointment of a monitor, limits an individual to one monitor appointment at a time, sets a five-year term limit for monitors, and requires a public accounting of the fees charged and services provided by the monitor. It also caps fees and explicitly authorizes the use of pro bono services. In 2021, the Department of Justice began implementing a set of principles and specific recommendations regarding the use of monitors in civil settlement agreements and consent decrees involving state and local governmental entities, including recommendations relating to term limits, capping fees, and public accountability.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BIGGS of Arizona:H.R. 8365.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto Article I, Section 8, Clause 9 of the United StatesConstitution[Page H2996]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302
    Rep-AZ-5 current · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ · 1 district office

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2025-01-03
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Committee memberships (6)

  • Crime and Federal Government Surveillance (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Federal Law Enforcement (house) · house · rank 3
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 11 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 2
  • Military and Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 4

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District offices (1)

  • 2509 S. Power Rd., Suite 204, Mesa, AZ, 85209 · 480-699-8239 · 33.3712904,-111.6870648

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2025-02-14
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2025-02-14
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$28,245.83
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$122,653.72
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$364,469.67
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Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-20 · original
    Rep-SC-7 current · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · [R-TX-22] · N000026 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-20 · original
    Rep-TX-22 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyNehls · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Judiciary Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-18T19:41:27ZReferred To
  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-14T21:05:31ZUnknown
    2026-05-14T18:29:01ZUnknown
    2026-05-04T16:29:23ZReported By
    2026-04-22T15:39:28ZMarkup By
    2026-04-20T16:00:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (22)

  • 2026-05-18IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-05-14 17:11:18FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-14 17:11:16FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 173). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3480)
    VoteHouse roll 173 — source
  • 2026-05-14 17:11:16Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 173). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3480)
    VoteHouse roll 173 — source
  • 2026-05-14 17:05:31FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 172).
    VoteHouse roll 172 — source
  • 2026-05-14 16:59:47FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3507-3509)
  • 2026-05-14 14:29:42FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8365, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boyle (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2026-05-14 14:29:14FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-05-14 14:29:01FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Mr. Boyle (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3486)
  • 2026-05-14 14:28:32FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-05-14 13:37:46FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8365.
  • 2026-05-14 13:36:15FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2026-05-14 13:36:10FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3480-3486)
  • 2026-05-12 19:51:11FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2026-05-04CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 551.
  • 2026-05-04CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-635.
  • 2026-05-04Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-635.
  • 2026-04-22Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
  • 2026-04-22Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-04-20IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-04-20IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-04-20IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-05-20T03:08:30Z
    Monitor Accountability Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-05-16T03:53:24Z
    Monitor Accountability Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-05-16T03:53:24Z
    To provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-05-05T05:38:23Z
    Monitor Accountability Act
  • Display Title2026-05-05T05:38:23Z
    Monitor Accountability Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-04-21T08:23:25Z
    Monitor Accountability Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-04-21T08:19:10Z
    To provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes.

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Summaries

07 · 2026-05-04 · Reported to House

Monitor Accountability Act

This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish conditions on the appointment of monitors to oversee state and local governmental entities. A monitor is an independent official appointed to oversee corrective reforms as part of a civil settlement agreement or consent decree, such as to remedy a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing.

Among the conditions, this bill requires notice and an opportunity for public comment prior to the appointment of a monitor, limits an individual to one monitor appointment at a time, sets a five-year term limit for monitors, and requires a public accounting of the fees charged and services provided by the monitor. It also caps fees and explicitly authorizes the use of pro bono services.

In 2021, the Department of Justice began implementing a set of principles and specific recommendations regarding the use of monitors in civil settlement agreements and consent decrees involving state and local governmental entities, including recommendations relating to term limits, capping fees, and public accountability. 

Related bills

  • HRES 1275 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-05-13 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 213 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of House Report 119-648, is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2026-05-14T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 8365 (119)
    Latest: 2026-05-14 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

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  • H. Rept. 119-635

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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