AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 27, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Eliminates federal district courts' authority to appoint U.S. Attorneys after the 120-day interim appointment period expires
- Authorizes the Attorney General to make multiple consecutive 120-day interim appointments to fill U.S. Attorney vacancies
- Maintains the existing 120-day interim appointment authority already held by the Attorney General
- Applies to positions that become vacant and lack a Senate-confirmed permanent appointee
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The Attorney General gains extended power to fill U.S. Attorney vacancies without Senate confirmation by renewing interim appointments
- Federal courts lose the fallback authority to appoint U.S. Attorneys when interim terms expire without a confirmed nominee
- The bill's effects on prosecutorial continuity, case management, or government operations are not documented in the official summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House Committee on the Judiciary ordered the bill to be reported as amended on March 26, 2026 by vote (12–11)
- Committee markup session was held on March 26, 2026
- Bill was introduced in the House on March 24, 2026
- No scheduled floor vote or further action is established in the record
Legislative History
Actions.
- Mar 26, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- Mar 26, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 24, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 24, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Mar 24, 2026 — Introduced in House