What does Preamble of S 698 do?

This bill would require 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 S 698 do?

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

What does FINDINGS. of S 698 do?

This section outlines findings regarding the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP's budget for fiscal year 2024 exceeded $8.39 billion, making it the largest within the Department of Justice, excluding the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As of 2025, the Director of the BOP oversaw 122 facilities and over 155,000 federal inmates. The Director also supervised more than 35,000 employees, many working in hazardous conditions. Several other DOJ leadership positions, including the Director of the FBI, require Senate confirmation, but the Director of the BOP does not. The findings highlight a discrepancy between the BOP's significant budget and responsibilities and the Director's appointment process.

What does DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. of S 698 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 will be 10 years, with a maximum of one term. The term length amendment applies to appointments made on or after the date of enactment.

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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 — S. 698

Last updated: 2/24/2025 · Introduced: 2/24/2025

Author: Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

The 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 10 years, with a maximum of one term, for appointments made on or after the bill's enactment.
The incumbent Director may continue in their role for three months after the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4355(In Committee)Official page

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