LEGISLATION/H.R. 5974

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

119-HR-5974119th CongressIntroduced Nov 7, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Sponsor

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7](D-CO-7)
2 cosponsors

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. 

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Nov 7, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025Library of Congress