MARSHALS Act
This bill restructures the United States Marshals Service by moving it from the Department of Justice to the judicial branch. It establishes the Director of the Marshals Service as appointed by the Chief Justice (with Board consultation), replaces the Attorney General's authority with the Chief Justice for marshal appointments, and clarifies the Service's duties. Key provisions include authorizing the Service to provide personal protection for federal jurists and witnesses under specific conditions (Section 565(e)), assisting with fugitive investigations and sex offender matters at the Attorney General's request, and requiring Board oversight. The bill primarily affects the internal governance and operational scope of the Marshals Service, not creating new law enforcement powers.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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President
Introduced May 22, 2025
Last action May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
May 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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