H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-04-20 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-04):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Russell Fry | R SC (original cosponsor) 2026-04-20 |
| Troy E. Nehls | R TX (original cosponsor) 2026-04-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8365 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8365?
H.R. 8365 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Monitor Accountability Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8365 are available on congress.gov.
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