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HR 5974 United States House · 119th Congress

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

HR 5974, the Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act, ensures federal prison staff continue receiving pay during government shutdowns. It directly affects Bureau of Prisons personnel at all federal correctional facilities, including both correctional officers and non-correctional employees like medical staff. The bill creates a specific funding mechanism by appropriating unspent Treasury funds to cover salaries during any lapse in discretionary appropriations. This guarantees that prison operations can continue without pay delays for staff when Congress fails to pass regular budget funding.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures ongoing pay for prison staff during shutdowns via unspent Treasury funds, preventing defunding of essential operations and promoting fiscal continuity in government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures pay for Bureau of Prisons staff during shutdowns, maintaining correctional facility operations and stability without restricting services.90% confidence
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Last action Nov 7, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
CO
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Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
NJ
2
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Photo of Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
CO
2