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H.R. 5974 · 119TH CONGRESS

Bureau of Prisons Pay Protection Act

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Nov 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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PRep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]View profile →

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Appropriations Committee · House

FIRST INTRODUCED

Nov 7, 2025

119th Congress · House origin