118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4138Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jun 14, 2023
Last action Jun 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 14, 2023
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Referred
Jun 14, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.