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H.R.6403: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (2 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 13, 2022
Bill Summary
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 13, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 13, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Keller (R-Pa.) |