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HR 8466 119th Congress House Emergency Management Congressional oversight Disaster relief and insurance Government information and archives Health programs administration and funding

TRUE Accountability Act

Introduced: April 23, 2026 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:57 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:57 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H3929)
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:31 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3974-3975)
Jun 8, 2026 · 3:06 PM EDT
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:31 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:56 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:56 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:56 PM EDT
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3:05 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 8466 — "To require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes."
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 8, 2026 House · vote #208 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 384–0 See who voted →
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Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act or the TRUE Accountability Act

This bill requires agencies to develop and implement plans for preventing fraud and improper payments relating to federal emergency spending (e.g., providing funding relating to disasters or pandemics).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue, and review every three years, guidance to agencies for developing plans with appropriate internal controls. The guidance must incorporate the current Government Accountability Office frameworks for managing fraud risk in federal programs and managing improper payments in federal emergency assistance.

Within one year after the bill’s enactment, agencies must submit to OMB plans required by the guidance. Each plan must include procedures to (1) evaluate the risk of financial loss to the federal government caused by improper payments and fraud relating to the agency’s federal emergency spending; (2) develop risk reduction strategies that are, to the extent possible, implemented prior to expenditure; and (3) adopt payment monitoring to identify and reduce improper and fraudulent payments (e.g., anomaly detection). Agencies must revise and resubmit plans, as necessary, at least every three years.

OMB must annually submit the plans to Congress along with information relating to helping agencies implement the plans and legislative recommendations for emergency appropriations.

What's happening now June 9, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Subramanyam, Suhas
Virginia · Apr 23, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8466: TRUE Accountability Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8466/
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