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Increased Oversight for Federal Prisons Director

This bill changes how the Director of federal prisons is appointed. Instead of being appointed by the Attorney General, the Director will now be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This aims to increase oversight and accountability for managing the prison system, which has a large budget and is responsible for thousands of employees and inmates.
Key points
The Director of federal prisons will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, increasing public scrutiny.
The Director will serve a fixed 10-year term, aiming to provide stability and independence in management.
The change seeks to improve accountability and transparency in managing the vast federal prison system.
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Print number: 118_HR_4138
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4138.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Director of federal prisons will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, increasing public scrutiny.
  • The Director will serve a fixed 10-year term, aiming to provide stability and independence in management.
  • The change seeks to improve accountability and transparency in managing the vast federal prison system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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