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Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-5974| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation aims to secure the salaries of all personnel working in Bureau of Prisons facilities during periods when discretionary government appropriations lapse. It specifically mandates the appropriation of necessary funds from the U.S. Treasury to cover the pay for both correctional and non-correctional staff . This ensures that these essential federal employees continue to receive their salaries without interruption, even during a government shutdown. The bill's objective is to prevent financial hardship for these workers and maintain the operational continuity of federal correctional institutions.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-5974| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
The proposed legislation aims to secure the salaries of all personnel working in Bureau of Prisons facilities during periods when discretionary government appropriations lapse. It specifically mandates the appropriation of necessary funds from the U.S. Treasury to cover the pay for both correctional and non-correctional staff . This ensures that these essential federal employees continue to receive their salaries without interruption, even during a government shutdown. The bill's objective is to prevent financial hardship for these workers and maintain the operational continuity of federal correctional institutions.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted