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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 8065

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

Rep. Schmidt Proposes Ending Court Power to Appoint Interim U.S. Attorneys

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

Criminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Federal prosecutors and staff in U.S. Attorney offices across the country could be affected by prolonged leadership vacancies if the executive branch delays filling positions and courts can no longer step in. Without a judicial backstop, offices might operate under acting leadership for extended periods, potentially affecting morale, case priorities, and office management.

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Milestones

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Mar 26, 2026House

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

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 26, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 8065
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.

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