US SB2169 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

March 7 2012 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1461)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by the President (currently, by the Attorney General), with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Title

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-07SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1461)

Same As/Similar To

HB4730 (Same As) 2012-05-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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