The "Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act," or TRUE Accountability Act, mandates that certain federal agencies develop comprehensive plans for internal controls to manage funds during emergencies. The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within 180 days, and review it every three years, for these plans, which must be ready or adaptable for immediate use in response to disasters, pandemics, or economic relief measures. This guidance will incorporate best practices from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prevent improper payments and mitigate fraud risks in federal programs. Each agency's plan must identify a senior official responsible for its implementation and include policies and procedures for timely risk assessment of improper payments and fraud related to emergency supplemental appropriations. Agencies are required to develop mitigation strategies , including changes to internal controls, to reduce these risks before funds are spent, and adopt real-time, data-driven payment monitoring techniques. Agencies must submit their initial plans to OMB within one year, and OMB will then compile and submit these plans, along with a summary and legislative recommendations, to Congress annually. No additional funds are authorized for the implementation of this Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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TRUE Accountability Act
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| Updated: 6/8/2026
The "Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act," or TRUE Accountability Act, mandates that certain federal agencies develop comprehensive plans for internal controls to manage funds during emergencies. The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within 180 days, and review it every three years, for these plans, which must be ready or adaptable for immediate use in response to disasters, pandemics, or economic relief measures. This guidance will incorporate best practices from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prevent improper payments and mitigate fraud risks in federal programs. Each agency's plan must identify a senior official responsible for its implementation and include policies and procedures for timely risk assessment of improper payments and fraud related to emergency supplemental appropriations. Agencies are required to develop mitigation strategies , including changes to internal controls, to reduce these risks before funds are spent, and adopt real-time, data-driven payment monitoring techniques. Agencies must submit their initial plans to OMB within one year, and OMB will then compile and submit these plans, along with a summary and legislative recommendations, to Congress annually. No additional funds are authorized for the implementation of this Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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)