The Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is currently the only Justice Department agency with a leader who is not confirmed by the Senate. The bipartisan Federal Prisons Accountability Act, introduced January 14 by Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) would make the Director of the BOP a Senate confirmed position, appointed by the President and subject to a confirmation vote. FMA endorses this legislation, and believes it will help to increase accountability and transparency at the BOP.

FMA Chapter 373, U.S. Marshals Chapter, has long advocated this reform and played a key part in moving this forward. Our thanks go to Chapter 373 Vice President Jason Wojdylo and President Dave Barnes for their hard work on this issue. To read more about this bill, click here.