A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for the merit selection of United States attorneys.
Merit Selection for United States Attorneys Act - Revises the method for selection of United States Attorneys to establish a United States Attorney Selection Commission for each judicial district. Provides for appointment of commission members by the appropriate State chief executive.
Directs a Commission to select and forward to the President and Attorney General a list of four to eight candidates within 90 days of the expiration of the incumbent's term. Requires the President to nominate a commission candidate or to request another list.
Limits U. S. attorneys to two four year terms.
Restricts the power of the President to unilaterally remove a U.S. attorney.
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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