Require police departments to pay for legal settlements resulting from officer misconduct.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026?
The Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026 is currently in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of January 2026. The House and Senate committees must hold a vote to move these bills forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on these bills since January 29, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026 (H.R. 7278 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5624 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5624 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2883 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2883 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Donald Beyer (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
