S. 698In Committee
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Changes how the Bureau of Prisons Director is selected by requiring presidential appointment with Senate confirmation and setting a single 10-year term
Key points
- Require presidential appointment
- Require Senate confirmation
- Limit director term
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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