H.R. 8365 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Monitor Accountability Act of 2026
H.R. 8365 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Monitor Accountability Act of 2026, has passed the house — introduced on Apr 20, 2026, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 20, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Monitor Accountability Act
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2026
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 18, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 14, 2026 · Passed219–204 - On Motion to Recommit
House · May 14, 2026 · Failed210–213
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Monitor Accountability ActHouse · May 14, 2026
- Monitor Accountability ActHouse · May 14, 2026
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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