What does Preamble of HR 4355 do?

This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4355 do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 4355 do?

This section outlines findings related to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP's budget exceeded $7 billion in fiscal year 2018, making it the largest DOJ unit besides the FBI. In 2019, the Director of the BOP oversaw 122 facilities and over 176,000 inmates. The Director also supervised more than 36,000 employees working in potentially hazardous conditions. Many DOJ directors and administrators, including those of the FBI and ATF, are appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. Notably, the Director of the BOP is not subject to Senate confirmation despite the agency's substantial budget and responsibilities.

What does DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. of HR 4355 do?

This section amends Section 4041 of Title 18, United States Code, to change the appointment process for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. The Director will now be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and will serve directly under the Attorney General. The incumbent Director serving on the date of enactment may continue in the role for three months after enactment. The President's ability to appoint the current Director is not limited by this Act. The Director's term is established as 10 years, with a limit of one term. The new term length applies to appointments made on or after the date of enactment.

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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 — HR. 4355

Last updated: 7/10/2025 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Director's term will be limited to 10 years, with a maximum of one term, for appointments made after the bill's enactment.
The current Director may continue serving for three months after the bill's enactment.

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