H.R. 8365
Sets new rules for court-appointed government monitors
Requires the federal court system to set conditions on monitors who oversee state and local government reforms, including term limits, fee caps, and public input.
- Requires public notice and a chance to comment before a monitor is appointed
- Limits a person to overseeing one case at a time and caps terms at five years
- Caps monitor fees and allows free legal work to be used instead
- Requires a public report of fees charged and services provided
Passed the House · Senate's turn