Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

Sponsored byRep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]CO· Introduced 7 novembre 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

7 novembre 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 19 novembre 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.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
7 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
7 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
7 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral

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2 cosponsors

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

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Democrat150%
Republican150%

Republican:Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ
Democrat:Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]CO

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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