# 119-hr-10878: Truth and Accountability Commission Act

119-hr-10878, Truth and Accountability Commission Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10878
- Congress: 119
- Title: Truth and Accountability Commission Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**An independent Truth and Accountability Commission** would investigate abuses of public office, build a public record, and refer credible criminal matters to prosecutors while recommending reforms. - Federal officials, their family members, and private actors could face public investigations and documented findings for issues like foreign enrichment, misuse of office, concealment of information, and improper private benefits. - When the Commission finds substantial and credible evidence of possible crimes it would refer cases to the Attorney General, U.S. attorneys, or a court‑appointed special counsel for independent prosecution. - Congress and the public would receive a final report and supporting evidence, and the Commission would terminate two years after creation with records transferred to the Archivist for public access.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Investigative powers and referrals: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Commission would be able to hold hearings, take testimony under oath, and issue subpoenas for documents and witnesses. It could ask a U.S. district court to enforce subpoenas and seek records from Federal agencies and private companies. Investigations would start on January 20, 2025…
- 11 Member Commission setup: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create an 11‑member Truth and Accountability Commission in the legislative branch. The President would appoint the Chair, who must be a retired Article III judge; congressional leaders would appoint most other members and the Chair would pick two additional members from l…
- Final public report and two‑year end: benefit, low. If enacted, the Commission would have to deliver a final public report before it ends two years after creation. The report would go to the President, Attorney General, and congressional leaders and must describe findings, referrals, legal analysis, and recommendations. Before it terminates, the Com…
- Commission staffing and pay rules: mixed, low. If enacted, the Chair would appoint an Executive Director who would hire staff and set pay for attorneys, investigators, and experts. Commissioners would be paid a daily rate based on General Schedule grade 5 pay for up to 10 days per month and could get travel expenses and per diem. Federal employ…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10878 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10878)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2038)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10878 (as of 2026-10-30).