S. 698119th CongressSenate Bill

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

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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.

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Introduced Feb 24, 2025
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Who introduced this

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

Republican

U.S. Senator · KY

7 cosponsors — mostly Republicans

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