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BOPEN Act of 2025

Bill Number
H.R. 5742
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-10-10: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Last Updated
2025-10-20T13:39:18Z

Official Summary

Bureau of Prisons Earnings Now Act of 2025 or the BOPEN Act of 2025

This bill provides appropriations for the salaries and expenses of staff of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 or FY2027 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). The bill does not apply to any officer of the BOP who is required to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. 

Sponsor

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

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