Friday, May 7, 2026
The Honorable Andy Biggs
United States House of Representatives
464 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Biggs:
On behalf of the Arizona Sheriffs’ Association, thank you for your leadership on H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act of 2026, and for advancing it through the House Judiciary Committee.
ASA supports the goals of the legislation as reported, particularly its focus on transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in federal court-appointed monitorships involving state and local law enforcement agencies.
Court-appointed monitors play an important role in ensuring compliance with federal court orders, and we support efforts to ensure that these monitorships are structured, transparent, and focused on measurable progress. We are encouraged by provisions that increase public accountability, including transparency in monitor activities and costs, public input, and clearer expectations around structure and duration.
ASA also believes it is important that reforms preserve the ability of courts to address noncompliance and maintain public confidence in constitutional policing standards. We appreciate your work on this issue and support the continued advancement of H.R. 8365.
Sincerely,
David Clouse
President
Navajo County Sheriff
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