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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 4:48 AM
Congressional Summary of S 3545
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3545
Bill S 3545 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2022. Bill S 3545 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2022. Bill S 3545's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S445) as of February 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3545
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3545
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3545
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3545
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