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Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
To amend title 28, United States Code, to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill amends federal law to restore executive branch authority over the Offices of the United States Attorneys. It modifies Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, which governs the appointment and oversight of U.S. Attorneys. The amendments remove restrictions on executive oversight and clarify appointment language. The bill aims to ensure the President has full authority to manage and oversee the U.S. Attorneys offices.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Derek Schmidt’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- WATCO COMPANIES $13,200
- MILLER'S PROFESSIONAL IMAGING $13,200
- WEALTH ALLIANCE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC $10,035
- SNK REAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC $9,900
- SILVER LAKE BANK $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Derek Schmidt → · Outside spending →
Actions (4)
- Mar 26, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11. · house
- Mar 26, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Mar 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
- Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 24, 2026
Mr. Schmidt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS ON THE UNITED STATES COURTS.
Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting after “after appointment” the following: “of that person”; and
(2) by striking subsection (d). <all>
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