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Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

4/2/2026, 8:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8065

This bill, designated as H.R. 8065 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 24, 2026, aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to grant the executive branch the authority to supervise the activities of the Offices of the United States Attorneys. Additional purposes beyond this oversight restoration are not specified in the provided information.

Congressional Summary of HR 8065

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

This bill expands the authority of the executive branch to appoint interim U.S. Attorneys.

Current law generally requires U.S. Attorneys to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for four-year terms. However, if a position becomes vacant, then current law allows the Attorney General to appoint an interim U.S. Attorney for a term of up to 120 days. Further, if the 120-day term of an interim U.S. Attorney expires without a permanent, Senate-confirmed nominee, then the U.S. district court for the relevant judicial district may appoint a U.S. Attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled.

This bill eliminates the authority for U.S. district courts to appoint U.S. Attorneys to fill a vacancy after the 120-day term of an interim U.S. Attorney expires.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to make multiple interim appointments for 120-day terms.

Current Status of Bill HR 8065

Bill HR 8065 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8065 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2026.  Bill HR 8065's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11. as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8065

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8065

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8065

To amend title 28, United States Code, to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8065

Derek Schmidt
Derek Schmidt
KansasIndependent

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