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119-hr-5742119th Congress
BOPEN Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced
Summary
Provides temporary emergency funding to keep Bureau of Prisons staff paid during FY2026–FY2027 funding gaps. The bill would allow the use of any Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated to pay salaries and expenses of the Bureau of Prisons for periods when interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect. That authority would be limited to BOP salaries and expenses and would not apply to officers who must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. No other programs or policy changes are included.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep federal prison staff paid in gaps
This bill would let the government pay Bureau of Prisons salaries and expenses during funding gaps in FY2026 or FY2027. It would use Treasury money that is not already appropriated. This would only apply when no full-year or interim spending bill is in effect. It would not cover BOP officers who must be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
NJ • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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