HR. 8365In Committee
Monitor Accountability Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to set appointment standards for monitors overseeing state and local consent decree reforms, including public notice, term limits, and fee transparency
Key points
- Require public comment notice
- Require public fee accounting
- Limit monitor appointments
- Cap monitor fees
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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