Passed in the House on May 14, 2026 · 219 Yea, 204 Nay, 7 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 8365 Monitor Accountability Act
In plain English: This bill sets new rules for when courts can appoint monitors to oversee government agencies, requiring public input before an appointment and limiting how long someone can serve. It also requires monitors to publicly report their fees and services, and places a cap on those fees.
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 t…