119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 24, 2026
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
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Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 24, 2026)
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
This 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.
No cosponsors.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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COMMON CAUSE · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMON CAUSE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ther Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R.7744 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R. 8065 - The Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026 (we opposed this bill; By eliminating the district c…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMMON CAUSE · lobbying firm or registrant: COMMON CAUSE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ther Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R.7744 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R. 8065 - The Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026 (we opposed this bill; By eliminating the district c…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…91 - DISCLOSE Act - Provides for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, super PACs, and other entities spending in elections H.R. 8065 - Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act - Removes the authority of US District Courts to appoint interim…
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