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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania:H.R. 4138.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution inthat the legislation exercises legislative powers granted toCongress by that clause ``to make all Laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers and all other Powers vested by theConstitution in the Government of the United States or anyDepartment or Office thereof.''The single subject of this legislation is:to amend the process for selecting a Director of the Bureauof Prisons.[Page H2934]
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- Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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.

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
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To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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