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MARSHALS Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 3607 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
45
Latest action
May 23, 2025

What it does

The MARSHALS Act would transfer the United States Marshals Service from the executive branch to the judicial branch by amending Title 28 of the U.S. Code. It would place the Service under the supervision of the Chief Justice, who would appoint the Director and U.S. marshals for each judicial district, with oversight by a Board including the Chief Justice and the Judicial Conference. The bill also modifies the Service’s duties, including authorizing personal protection for federal jurists and court officers, and adjusting its role in assisting the Department of Justice on fugitive investigations, sex offender cases, and missing children recoveries—only upon request of the Attorney General…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 23, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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Work with this bill

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