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H.R. 6403

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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
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Committee
Latest Action · November 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
January 13, 2022
Cosponsors (23)
2D 21R
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022 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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