S. 78: TRUE Accountability Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-13):
Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act or the TRUE Accountability Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to certain executive branch agencies for the development of internal control plans that are available for immediate use in future emergencies or crises. (Internal control refers to a process that provides reasonable assurance of achieving effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and legal compliance.)
This guidance must be in alignment with the Government Accountability Office reports entitled A Framework for Managing Improper Payments in Emergency Assistance Programs and A Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in Federal Programs.
Periodically, the agencies subject to this guidance must submit their internal control plan to OMB and OMB must submit such agency plans to Congress.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2026-05-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 78 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 78?
S. 78 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: TRUE Accountability Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 78 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).