- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- May 22, 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 to place the Service under the authority of the Chief Justice and a newly established Board. It would require the Chief Justice, in consultation with the Board, to appoint the Director of the Marshals Service and U.S. marshals for each judicial district, with marshals serving four-year terms. 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…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.