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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3545

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3545

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022A 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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