United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 8065 — Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the conditions under which a United States attorney may serve and removes the provision allowing district courts to appoint a United States attorney upon the expiration of a presidentially appointed attorney's term.

  • 28 U.S.C. § 546(c)(2)

    of that person

    Clarifies that the 120-day period applies to the specific individual appointed by the Attorney General.

  • 28 U.S.C. § 546(d)

    If an appointment expires under subsection (c)(2), the district court for such district may appoint a United States attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled. The order of appointment by the court shall be filed with the clerk of the court.

    Eliminates the district court's authority to appoint a United States attorney when the Attorney General's appointment expires.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8065 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8065?
HR 8065 is sponsored by Schmidt, Derek (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8065?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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