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HR 4355
Recent Bills/HR 4355

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

IntroducedJuly 10, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Introduced in House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Why This Matters

This bill requires the President to appoint the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons with the Senate’s approval and establishes a single ten-year term for the position.

Who this affects
President · Senate · Department of Justice leadership
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
  2. 2The Director will serve a single term of ten years and may continue in office until a successor is confirmed.
  3. 3The current Director may remain in office for up to three months after the law takes effect.
  4. 4The President is allowed to appoint the current Director under the new process.
  5. 5The Director continues to serve directly under the Attorney General.
Read the detailed summary

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 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.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJul 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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President

The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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