H.R. 8065 House Law
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
Committee Consideration, still liveSTAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Currently in the House. Last action: ordered to be reported (amended) by the yeas and nays: 12 - 11 on Mar 26, 2026.
- House Introduced in House Mar 24, 2026
- House Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 24, 2026
- House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Mar 26, 2026
- House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11. Mar 26, 2026
Subjects
Federal district courtsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- [Markup By, Mar 26, 2026]
- [Referred To, Mar 24, 2026]
Summary
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026This 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 as of: Introduced in House]
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