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

United States119th CongressHR-8065House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Summary

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

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

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  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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