Markup of H.R. 8352, H.R. 8365, and Ratification of Subcommittee Assignments

The House Judiciary GOP subcommittee held a markup session on April 22, 2026, to consider two bills: H.R. 8352, the Criminal History Access Act, and H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act of 2026. H.R. 8352 aims to grant state-level peace officer standards and training (POST) agencies access to the FBI's criminal history database to better vet law enforcement applicants, addressing gaps that have allowed individuals with disqualifying criminal histories to be hired. The bill received bipartisan support and was favorably reported to the House. H.R. 8365 seeks to reform federal court-appointed monitorships overseeing state and local law enforcement agencies, including imposing term limits and increasing transparency and accountability. The bill was debated extensively, with supporters citing the need to prevent prolonged and costly oversight, while opponents warned it could undermine effective enforcement of civil rights and public safety reforms. Despite opposition, the bill was also favorably reported to the House following a recorded vote. Both bills included amendments and technical changes authorized for staff to implement.