Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026, aims to improve recruitment and retention within the Bureau of Prisons by establishing special base pay rates for federal correctional officers. It increases base pay by 35% for eligible officers, up to the level IV of the Executive Schedule, and also provides a wage increase for certain covered employees. The bill includes a review process to assess the impact of these changes on recruitment, retention, and institutional safety, with a potential five-year sunset clause.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 35% increase in base pay for eligible federal correctional officers.
- Sets the maximum special base rate at the level IV of the Executive Schedule.
- Increases wage rates by 35% for certain covered employees.
- Requires a review by the Department of Justice Inspector General to assess the impact of the changes.
- Includes a five-year sunset provision for the implemented changes.
- Defines key terms such as ‘Federal correctional officer’ and ‘covered employee’.
- Addresses clerical amendments to the table of sections.
- Specifies that the increased pay is ‘basic pay’ for various purposes.
Who is affected
- Federal Correctional Officers
- Bureau of Prisons Employees
- Department of Justice Inspectors General
- Congress
- Federal Wage System Employees
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