Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4355
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 10, 2025)
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.
What just happenedJul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15](R-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2025
- Jul 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House