H.R. 5974: Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

H.R. 5974 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, if the federal government experiences a lapse in discretionary appropriations, commonly known as a government shutdown, many federal employees, including those at the Bureau of Prisons, may have their pay delayed or suspended. This bill changes… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.