US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 8365In Second Chamber

Monitor Accountability Act

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Overview

The Monitor Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of monitors appointed by courts to oversee state and local governments. It requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish rules regarding monitor appointments, including limits on fees, term lengths, and multiple appointments. The bill also mandates public notice and comment before a monitor is appointed and requires annual accounting of fees and services provided. Finally, it establishes a process for transferring cases involving monitors after a certain period.

Key provisions

Requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish rules for monitor appointments.
Caps monitor fees at rates established by the Administrator.
Limits monitors to one appointment at a time and a five-year term.
Requires public notice and comment before a monitor is appointed.
Mandates annual accounting of fees and services provided by monitors.
Prohibits a monitor from being employed by the same entity as a previous monitor.
Establishes a process for revising monitorships only when substantial compliance is achieved.
Specifies a transfer of cases involving monitors after six years.

Who is affected

State and local governments
Courts
Monitors
Legal professionals
The public

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Legislative history

21 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

May 14, 2026House

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 173). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3480)

May 14, 2026

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)

May 14, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 172).

May 14, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3507-3509)

May 14, 2026House

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.

May 14, 2026House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

May 14, 2026House

Mr. Boyle (PA) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H3486)

May 14, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 14, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8365.

May 14, 2026House

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.

May 14, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3480-3486)

May 18, 2026Senate

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

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Monitor Accountability Act

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