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S. 2742

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A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6303)
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 30, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Mitch McConnellR
Cosponsors (5)
1D 4R
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019 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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