Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 30, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2742
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 30, 2019)
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019
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 happenedOct 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6303)
Who’s behind it
Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY](R-KY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors1 D4 R
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- Introduced in SenateOct 30, 2019
- Oct 30, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6303)
Judiciary Committee - Oct 30, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate