H.R. 3607

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 28, United States Code, to transfer the United States Marshals Service to the judicial branch, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Swalwell · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 3607
  • Sec.
  • 561. United States Marshals Service.
  • 562. Vacancies.
  • 563. Oath of office.
  • 564. Expenses of the Service.
  • 565. Powers and duties.
  • 566. Assistance in other law enforcement matters.
  • 567. Collection of fees; accounting.
  • 568. Practice of law prohibited.
  • 569. Reemployment rights.

Sec.

561. United States Marshals Service.

562. Vacancies.

563. Oath of office.

564. Expenses of the Service.

565. Powers and duties.

566. Assistance in other law enforcement matters.

At the request of the Attorney General, and with the approval of the Director, the Service may assist the Department of Justice with the following tasks:

• Investigating such fugitive matters, both within and outside the United States, as directed by the Attorney General.
• Issuing administrative subpoenas in accordance with section 3486 of title 18, solely for the purpose of investigating unregistered sex offenders (as defined in section 3486).
• Assisting State, local, and other Federal law enforcement agencies, upon the request of such an agency, in locating and recovering missing children.

567. Collection of fees; accounting.

568. Practice of law prohibited.

569. Reemployment rights.