Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
This bill would change federal law to give the executive branch more control over how United States Attorneys manage their offices. It directly affects the Department of Justice and the federal prosecutors who work under these attorneys. The key change removes a court rule that currently limits how long a U.S. Attorney can serve after being appointed, and it deletes a provision that restricts the executive branch from overseeing these offices. By making these adjustments to Title 28 of the U.S. Code, the legislation aims to restore what the bill describes as constitutional authority for the executive branch to supervise these legal offices.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 24, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Amendments
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Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Derek Schmidt
RRepublican
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