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BillHR 9082 · 119

Honesty and Trust in Service Act

Introduced
May 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a system to track and report instances of misconduct by senior military officials, and Funds investigations into such instances. Establishes procedures for holding these officials accountable.

Sponsored By

Eugene Simon Vindman
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 29, 2026
  3. May 29, 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 senior military officials, who would face increased scrutiny and potential accountability for misconduct, and military personnel who report or are affected by such misconduct, who would have a more formal process for addressing their concerns.

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 TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedMay 29, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
  • Military

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.