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BillHR 8861 · 119

Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026

Introduced
May 15, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
May 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes new rules and oversight for the Department of Justice to increase transparency and accountability. Requires the Department to report on its activities and decisions to ensure integrity.

Sponsored By

Mary Gay Scanlon
Democrat · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 15, 2026
  3. May 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Justice, requiring it to be more transparent in its operations and decision-making. It also impacts the public by providing them with more information about the Department's activities and ensuring that the Department is held accountable for its actions.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 15, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.