HOUSE 4355119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Last Action: 7/10/2025

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2025-07-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-07-10Introduced in House
2025-07-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-07-10 (00)

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.

Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

Cosponsors (2)

Greg Landsman (D-OH)
Donald Davis (D-NC)

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