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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4355| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly alters the appointment process for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Currently, the Director is appointed by and serves under the Attorney General; however, this bill mandates that the Director be appointed by the President, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate . This change aims to elevate the position's accountability, recognizing the BOP's substantial budget, large inmate population, and numerous employees. The bill further establishes a fixed 10-year term for the Director, with a clear provision that an individual may not serve more than one term in this role. This ensures a defined tenure and promotes regular review of leadership for this critical federal agency. Transitional provisions allow the incumbent Director to serve for three months after the bill's enactment or be re-nominated under the new Senate confirmation process.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6678
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6403
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4138
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-698
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6678
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6403
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4138
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-698
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-698: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4355| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This legislation significantly alters the appointment process for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Currently, the Director is appointed by and serves under the Attorney General; however, this bill mandates that the Director be appointed by the President, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate . This change aims to elevate the position's accountability, recognizing the BOP's substantial budget, large inmate population, and numerous employees. The bill further establishes a fixed 10-year term for the Director, with a clear provision that an individual may not serve more than one term in this role. This ensures a defined tenure and promotes regular review of leadership for this critical federal agency. Transitional provisions allow the incumbent Director to serve for three months after the bill's enactment or be re-nominated under the new Senate confirmation process.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6678
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6403
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4138
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-698
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6678
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6403
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4138
    Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-698
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-698: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted