This bill would change a part of federal law, section 546 of title 28, United States Code. It inserts the words "of that person" after the phrase "after appointment" in subsection (c)(2). It also removes subsection (d) of section 546. The bill's short title says it is meant to "restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys." It was introduced on March 24, 2026 by Representative Derek Schmidt and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The House record shows it was ordered to be reported (amended) by a recorded vote of 12 to 11 and is listed as in progress.
If this bill becomes law, the text of 28 U.S.C. 546 would be changed in the specific ways named above. The bill's stated purpose is to restore executive-branch authority to oversee the Offices of the United States Attorneys. No publicly available information explains specific practical effects on offices, cases, or individuals beyond the text changes in the statute.
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The bill's title and text state an intent to restore executive-branch authority over the Offices of the United States Attorneys by amending section 546 of title 28. No other sponsor statements or supporting materials are publicly available in the provided text.
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