HR 4355
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:50 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025, changes how the Director of the Bureau of Prisons is selected and serves. Currently, the Attorney General appoints the Director. This bill requires the President to appoint the Director, subject to Senate confirmation, and limits the Director’s term of service to 10 years. This aims to increase accountability and oversight within the federal prison system.
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