Govoptes

HR 4355 ยท Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
Jul 10, 2025
Latest action
Jul 10, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA-15]
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors
2

Summary

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.

Recent actions

  1. Jul 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jul 10, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Jul 10, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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