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

This bill would amend federal law to change how interim U.S. Attorneys are appointed when vacancies occur in their positions. Currently, if an interim appointment expires, district courts have the authority to appoint a U.S. Attorney to serve until a permanent replacement is confirmed. This bill would remove that court authority and give the Attorney General exclusive power to fill interim vacancies. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote in the House, though passage is not guaranteed. If enacted, the change would centralize control of U.S. Attorney appointments within the executive branch rather than allowing the judicial branch to participate in interim appointments. U.S. Attorneys are the chief federal law enforcement officers in their districts and oversee prosecution of federal crimes, civil litigation involving the United States, and collection of federal debts.