01 — The Text
What.
- Removes courts' ability to appoint U.S. Attorneys after the 120-day interim period expires.
- Lets the Attorney General make multiple back-to-back 120-day interim appointments with no court override.
- Keeps the current requirement that permanent U.S. Attorneys must be Senate-confirmed for four-year terms.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Executive branch gains more control over federal prosecutors; limits judicial role in filling vacancies.
- Senate confirmation power weakens because positions can stay filled by interim appointees indefinitely.
- Could let presidents keep preferred prosecutors in place without Senate approval during confirmation delays.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed committee 12-11 on March 26, now heads to full House floor for debate and vote.
- Faces partisan divide: passed along party lines with no bipartisan cosponsors, signaling tough floor fight.
- Contact your House representative to share your position before floor vote.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Mar 26, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- Mar 26, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 24, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 24, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2026 — Introduced in House