S. 698In Committee
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
Changes Bureau of Prisons director selection by requiring presidential nomination and Senate confirmation and setting a single 10-year term
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Changes Bureau of Prisons director selection by requiring presidential nomination and Senate confirmation and setting a single 10-year term
Key points
- Amend director appointment process
- Require Senate confirmation
- Limit director term
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeFederal officials