Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

# Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 — Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would change how the head of the federal prison system is selected and how long they can serve. Currently, the Attorney General appoints the Bureau of Prisons Director. Under this bill, the President would appoint the director instead, and the Senate would have to confirm the choice.

The bill would also cap the director's service at one 10-year term, preventing them from serving indefinitely. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the federal prison system's leadership structure and, indirectly, the roughly 150,000 people incarcerated in federal facilities. It also affects the President, Senate, and Attorney General by shifting appointment authority. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the Senate. It was introduced by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the 119th Congress.