# 119-hr-10838: Honesty in Government Act of 2026

119-hr-10838, Honesty in Government Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10838
- As of: 2026-10-28
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10838
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honesty in Government Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-28

## Summary

**Extends the statute of limitations for false statements to Congress to 10 years.** This bill would add a new federal rule that lets prosecutors bring charges under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false statements, concealment, or fraudulent representations tied to congressional investigations, reviews, or oversight if the indictment or information is filed within 10 years of the offense. The change would apply only to offenses committed after the law takes effect and would not revive claims already time-barred before that date.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10838 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10838)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10838 (as of 2026-10-28).