HR 5742
BOPEN Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The BOPEN Act of 2025 aims to ensure the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff receive salaries and expenses during periods when regular government funding isn't available, such as during a government shutdown. It provides funds for BOP staff payments when standard appropriations are not in place. The bill specifically excludes officers requiring presidential appointment and Senate confirmation from this funding. This legislation is intended to maintain essential BOP operations during budget uncertainties.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for BOP staff salaries and expenses.
- Applies during periods without full-year appropriations for FY2026 or FY2027.
- Covers periods of government shutdown or funding lapse.
- Excludes officers requiring presidential appointment from funding.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff
- Federal taxpayers
- The Department of Justice
Notable changes
- Addresses funding gaps during appropriations shortfalls.
- Provides a mechanism for BOP operations during budget uncertainties.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides appropriations for the Bureau of Prisons, potentially impacting federal spending during periods of limited appropriations.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5742
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide for the payment of staff of the Bureau of Prisons.
This Act may be cited as the Bureau of Prisons Earnings Now Act of 2025 BOPEN Act of 2025
or as the
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Subsection (a) does not apply in the case of any officer of the Bureau of Prisons who is required to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.