H.R. 6403 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022
H.R. 6403 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 13, 2022, sponsored by Fred Keller with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fred Keller (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Nov 1, 2022)
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- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
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- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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