Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 21, 2016)
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Currently, the Director is appointed by the Attorney General.
It also limits the BOP Director to a single term of 10 years.
The incumbent Director may continue to serve for three months after the date of enactment. The President may appoint that individual to be the Director in accordance with the requirements of this Act.
What just happenedJan 21, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S161)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 21, 2016
- Jan 21, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S161)
Judiciary Committee - Jan 21, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate