H.R. 8065 Introduced Law

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

To amend title 28, United States Code, to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] Introduced March 24, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action March 26, 2026

Summary

Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
This bill expands the authority of the executive branch to appoint interim U.S. Attorneys.
Current law generally requires U.S. Attorneys to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for four-year terms. However, if a position becomes vacant, then current law allows the Attorney General to appoint an interim U.S. Attorney for a term of up to 120 days. Further, if the 120-day term of an interim U.S. Attorney expires without a permanent, Senate-confirmed nominee, then the U.S. district court for the relevant judicial district may appoint a U.S. Attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled.
This bill eliminates the authority for U.S. district courts to appoint U.S. Attorneys to fill a vacancy after the 120-day term of an interim U.S. Attorney expires.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to make multiple interim appointments for 120-day terms.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 26, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
  2. Mar 26, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in House

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