Bill · H.R. 8065· House(119-HR-8065)
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- Sponsored by
- Derek Schmidt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026." It seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code. The primary purpose of the legislation is to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee the operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys. This is achieved by amending section 546 of title 28.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands executive branch authority over the operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys.
The opposite
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill shifts oversight of U.S. Attorneys back to the executive branch, which may alter local prosecutorial independence and policing priorities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific benefits or positive outcomes for individuals or groups explicitly described in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly described in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-3
- 3/26/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House