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Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8065| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, which governs the filling of vacancies in the Offices of the United States Attorneys. Its primary objective is to restore and enhance executive branch authority in the oversight and appointment processes for U.S. Attorneys. The central provision of the bill is the striking of subsection (d) of Section 546 . This action is intended to reduce the involvement of United States courts in the appointment of U.S. Attorneys, thereby consolidating control within the executive branch. A minor clarifying amendment is also included for subsection (c)(2) of the same section.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8065| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill proposes amendments to Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, which governs the filling of vacancies in the Offices of the United States Attorneys. Its primary objective is to restore and enhance executive branch authority in the oversight and appointment processes for U.S. Attorneys. The central provision of the bill is the striking of subsection (d) of Section 546 . This action is intended to reduce the involvement of United States courts in the appointment of U.S. Attorneys, thereby consolidating control within the executive branch. A minor clarifying amendment is also included for subsection (c)(2) of the same section.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Republican Representative

Kansas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted