Bill · H.R. 5742· House(119-HR-5742)
BOPEN Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/10/2025
- Last activity
- 10/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Bureau of Prisons Earnings Now Act of 2025," aims to provide for the payment of staff within the Bureau of Prisons. It appropriates money from the Treasury to cover salaries and expenses. This applies during any period when full-year or interim appropriations for fiscal years 2026 or 2027 are not in effect. However, there is an exception for certain officers. These excepted officers are those required to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Ensuring government agency functions can prevent disruption in justice-related services.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill supports the continued operation of federal correctional infrastructure.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill provides a mechanism for continued government operation during funding gaps.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill appropriates new funds from the Treasury to cover Bureau of Prisons operational costs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ensures continuity of pay for staff: The bill provides necessary funds for the salaries and expenses of the Bureau of Prisons (Section 2(a)). This is positive because it ensures staff members are paid even if full-year or interim appropriations for fiscal years 2026 or 2027 are not in effect (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Excludes specific high-level officers: The bill does not apply to officers of the Bureau of Prisons who require presidential appointment with Senate advice and consent (Section 2(b)). This could be seen as a negative because these specific officers would not be covered by this specific appropriation provision (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- 10/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Introduced in House