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S.2459: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Currently, the Director is appointed by the Attorney General. It also limits the BOP Director to a single term of 10 years. The incumbent Director may continue to serve for three months after the date of enactment. The President may appoint...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S161)
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| Jan. 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |