Bill > S1873

This bill proposes to transfer the United States Marshals Service (USMS) from the Department of Justice to the judicial branch, fundamentally changing its governance and operational structure. Under the proposed legislation, the USMS would become a bureau within the judicial branch, with the Director appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States in consultation with a new oversight Board composed of the Chief Justice, the Judicial Conference of the United States, and the USMS Director. United States marshals would now be appointed by the Chief Justice for four-year terms, with the ability to continue serving until a successor is appointed. The bill modifies the USMS's duties and reporting structure, maintaining its core responsibilities of providing security for federal courts, investigating fugitive matters, and assisting in locating missing children, but now with approval and direction from the judicial branch rather than the Department of Justice. Key changes include transferring administrative control, establishing new appointment processes, creating an oversight board, and slightly modifying the agency's operational scope while preserving its essential law enforcement functions. These modifications aim to enhance the independence and efficiency of the USMS by placing it more directly under judicial branch supervision.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1873/all-info