Bill would end judges' power to name interim U.S. Attorneys
In markupH.R. 8065Latest action
Sponsor: Derek Schmidt · Representative · KS
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Official title: Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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The bill removes federal judges' authority to appoint interim U.S. Attorneys when temporary vacancies exceed 120 days.
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What does this do?
This bill removes subsection (d) from current law, eliminating district court judges' power to appoint an interim U.S. Attorney if the Attorney General's temporary appointee serves more than 120 days without of a permanent replacement. It also makes a small clarifying edit to the appointment language.
Who does it affect?
This affects U.S. Attorneys, the top federal prosecutors in each judicial district, along with the Attorney General, federal district court judges, and the process.
Why does it matter?
The change keeps appointment power for these law enforcement positions within the executive branch, removing judicial branch involvement and raising separation-of-powers considerations.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 24, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.