HR 5974

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

Summary

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act This bill provides appropriations for the salaries of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) personnel during any lapse in discretionary appropriations for any fiscal year (i.e., a government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the bill provides appropriations for the salaries of correctional and non-correctional personnel at BOP facilities. 

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Brittany Pettersen [D-CO-7]
Cosponsors: 2
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced: 2025-11-07
Latest action: 2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Committee referrals

Appropriations Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-11-07

Recent actions

2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2025-11-07: Introduced in House
2025-11-07: Introduced in House