S. 698 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
S. 698 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 24, 2025, sponsored by Mitch McConnell with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 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
Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 24, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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