Bill Detail

H.R. 4355

Congress: 119

Title

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Summary

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA-15]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced

2025-07-10

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Bill Engagement

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.

Sponsor

Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA-15]R

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Cosponsors

2D · 0R

Partisan (D only)

LDA engagement

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Introduced

2025-07-10