H.R. 5974

119th Congress

In Committee

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]CO· Introduced 7 November 2025
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Cosponsors

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Actions

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Amendments

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Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

7 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 19 November 2025

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. 

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    7 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    7 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    7 November 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]CO

Cosponsors

  • Democrat150%
  • Republican150%

Classification

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 7 November 2025 to 2 on 9 December 2025.

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