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- H.R.6678
H.R.6678: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2020
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2020
Bill Summary
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Keller (R-Pa.) |