HR. 5179Introduced
District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025
Transfers appointment of the District of Columbia Attorney General to the President for a presidential term without Senate confirmation and ends the current Attorney General's term upon enactment
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Transfers appointment of the District of Columbia Attorney General to the President for a presidential term without Senate confirmation and ends the current Attorney General's term upon enactment
Key points
- Authorize presidential appointment
- Allow service without Senate confirmation
- Terminate current Attorney General term
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-09-30 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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