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HR 5974119th CongressIn Committee
Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-Colorado)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act provides funding to ensure prison staff are paid during government shutdowns.
Key Points
- 1Appropriates funds from Treasury to pay Bureau of Prisons personnel during shutdowns
- 2Covers both correctional and non-correctional staff
- 3Applies during any lapse in discretionary appropriations
- 4Ensures continuity of federal prison operations
- 5Addresses essential services during government funding gaps
- 6Protects public safety through uninterrupted prison staffing
Impact Areas
Federal Bureau of PrisonsPrison staff and employeesFederal prison operationsPublic safety during government shutdownsFederal appropriations process
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