S. 698: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-24):
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-24 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA 2025-03-24 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2025-04-02 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2026-03-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 698 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 698?
S. 698 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 698 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).