Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5974
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-10T09:06:02Z
Official 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 2025-11-07: Introduced in House
- 2025-11-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act — issued 2025-11-07 — PDF (2 pages)