H.R. 4355
119th Congress
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
2
Cosponsors
3
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10 juillet 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 6 avril 2026
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.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10 juillet 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 juillet 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 juillet 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]PACosponsors
- Democrat2100%
- Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
- Democrat:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]OH
Classification
Policy area
Crime and Law EnforcementCommittees
1
Judiciary Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To10 Jul 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 10 juillet 2025 to 2 on 23 juillet 2025.
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