Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Truth and Accountability Commission Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates an independent group called the Truth and Accountability Commission to look into government abuses, broken laws, and ignored congressional acts starting in January 2025. The 11-member commission will investigate specific issues like private financial enrichment, federal workforce actions, war powers, and immigration enforcement. It has the power to hold hearings, request private and government records, and issue subpoenas to witnesses. If the commission finds strong evidence that a crime was committed, it must refer the matter to federal or state authorities, or ask for a court-appointed special counsel when conflicts of interest arise. The group will finish its work by publishing a detailed final report and sharing its records with the public before shutting down after two years.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the commission to publish a detailed final report, make investigation records public, and transfer records to the National Archives.
- Scored +6
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill mandates investigations into uses of force and detention conditions by federal immigration and homeland security officers.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill establishes a new federal commission with subpoena power and authority to investigate executive branch actions.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill allocates taxpayer funds to establish and operate an independent commission, adding administrative costs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 and Section 6 allow the commission to investigate abuses of public office, violations of constitutional limits, and the misuse of public resources, which helps hold elected and appointed officials accountable to the public.
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Section 5 and Section 8 require the commission to make its findings public and send criminal referrals to proper authorities, ensuring transparency and that potential lawbreakers face proper legal channels.
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Section 10 and Section 11 ensure that the commission submits a final public report and transfers all records to the Archivist of the United States for public access, keeping citizens fully informed about the findings.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 4 and Section 5 use taxpayer funds to pay for the daily compensation of commissioners, travel expenses, and the hiring of a staff of attorneys, investigators, and analysts.
- Section 9 explicitly bans the commission from establishing any compensation, restitution, or reparations funds, meaning individuals harmed by the investigated actions cannot receive monetary awards or compensation directly through this entity.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the commission to publish a detailed final report, make investigation records public, and transfer records to the National Archives. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a new federal commission with subpoena power and authority to investigate executive branch actions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill mandates investigations into uses of force and detention conditions by federal immigration and homeland security officers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill investigates immigration enforcement actions, uses of force, and detention conditions since January 2025.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill allocates taxpayer funds to establish and operate an independent commission, adding administrative costs.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House