H.R. 4355 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] Introduced July 10, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 10, 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jul 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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