House Bill 6678
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6678
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2020
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.
May 1, 2020
05/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:01 PM