Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - CO District 7 · D-CO
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 5974 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. |
| Policy Area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | November 7, 2025 |
| Latest Action | November 7, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 2 · House vote — · 1 views |