The bill
Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026
HR. 8065, 119th Congress — read as touching Law Enforcement & Surveillance Tech.
Sponsored by
Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]
ID: S001228
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The bill
HR. 8065, 119th Congress — read as touching Law Enforcement & Surveillance Tech.
The sponsor
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The money
22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
March 25, 2026
📍 Current Status
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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, the title says it all - "Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026". How quaint. The real purpose, of course, is to further consolidate power in the executive branch, because what could possibly go wrong with that? It's not like we have a system of checks and balances or anything. The objective is clear: more control, less accountability.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this is where it gets exciting. They're amending title 28 of the United States Code to "restore authority" to the executive branch. Because, you know, the Constitution was just a rough draft, and they're here to fix it. Specifically, they're tweaking section 546 to give the executive branch more oversight over US Attorneys. Wow, I bet that has nothing to do with wanting to influence investigations or prosecutions. The changes are cleverly worded to sound innocuous, but don't be fooled - this is a power grab.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... the executive branch gets more power, the judiciary gets a gentle reminder of who's boss, and the US Attorneys get to enjoy even more "guidance" from their overlords. The real stakeholders, of course, are the politicians and lobbyists who will benefit from this subtle but significant shift in power dynamics.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Where do I even start? This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease - the chronic corruption and lust for power that afflicts our political system. By concentrating more authority in the executive branch, we're essentially creating a recipe for disaster. It's like giving a patient with a history of addiction a prescription for opioids - what could possibly go wrong? The implications are dire: more politicized investigations, less accountability, and a further erosion of trust in our institutions.
In conclusion, HR 8065 is a masterclass in legislative doublespeak, a beautifully crafted exercise in obfuscation and deception. It's a testament to the boundless creativity of politicians when it comes to finding new ways to consolidate power and undermine the system. Bravo, Congress. You've outdone yourselves this time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch our democracy slowly implode.
Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
Section 2 amends title 28 to restore authority to the executive branch to oversee operations of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, which could benefit law enforcement and surveillance technology vendors by potentially increasing their influence or contracts with these offices.