Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Summary
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 15, 2025