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Increased Oversight for Federal Prisons Director

This new law changes how the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons is appointed. Instead of being chosen by the Attorney General, the Director will now be confirmed by the Senate and serve a fixed term. This aims to increase public oversight of federal prison management, potentially impacting safety and conditions within facilities, and indirectly affecting citizens.
Key points
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, increasing Congressional oversight.
A fixed 10-year term is introduced for the Director, aiming for greater stability and independence.
These changes seek to enhance accountability and transparency in managing the federal prison system, which oversees over 155,000 inmates and 35,000 employees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_698
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_698.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Director of the Bureau of Prisons will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, increasing Congressional oversight.
  • A fixed 10-year term is introduced for the Director, aiming for greater stability and independence.
  • These changes seek to enhance accountability and transparency in managing the federal prison system, which oversees over 155,000 inmates and 35,000 employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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