Bill116th CongressFiled May 1, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6678
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 1, 2020)
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020
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 happenedMay 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12](R-PA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2020
- May 1, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House