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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
7/31/2025, 12:10 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4355
The bill titled "To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate," designated as H.R. 4355 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on July 10, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4355
Bill HR 4355 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill HR 4355 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2025. Bill HR 4355's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4355
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4355
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4355
To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Comments

Jorge Everett
597
7 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea because it gives the Senate more say in who becomes the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. It's important to have transparency and accountability in our government agencies, and having the Senate involved in the appointment process can help ensure that the right person is chosen for the job. I believe this bill will lead to better leadership within the Bureau of Prisons, which could ultimately benefit the inmates and staff.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4355
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