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TRUE Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-8466| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2026
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-78
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Jun 8, 2026
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 8, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Jun 8, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 8, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
Jun 8, 2026
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 8, 2026
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)
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Jun 8, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-78
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 29, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • June 8, 2026
    Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • June 8, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.


  • June 8, 2026
    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.


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • June 8, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • June 8, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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TRUE Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-8466| House 
| 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.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-78
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Jun 8, 2026
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 8, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)
Jun 8, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 8, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
Jun 8, 2026
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 8, 2026
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)
View Vote
Jun 8, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-78
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 29, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • June 8, 2026
    Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3928-3930)


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • June 8, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.


  • June 8, 2026
    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.


  • June 8, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • June 8, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • June 8, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and funding