Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 13, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6403
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 13, 2022)
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12](R-PA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors2 D21 R
23cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- Jan 13, 2022IntroReferral1000
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