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

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

1. Mar 26, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2. Mar 26, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

3. Mar 26, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

4. Mar 26, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

5. Mar 26, 2026

   Introduced

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

   U.S. House

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