Bills · S 2083
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2083Government Operations and Politics
Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION JUN 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the compensation and morale of federal correctional officers and other prison staff who work in often challenging and dangerous environments. If enacted, this bill could lead to more competitive salaries for these essential workers, which might help federal prisons attract and retain qualified staff. This is crucial for maintaining safe and secure prison facilities, which in turn affects the broader justice system.
Without this bill, many BOP employees in rural or geographically isolated areas might continue to receive lower locality pay compared to federal workers in similar roles located closer to major metropolitan areas. This disparity can lead to high turnover, difficulty filling positions, and a less experienced workforce, which can compromise the safety of both staff and inmates. By adjusting pay rates to better reflect regional market conditions, the bill aims to address these issues and improve the operational effectiveness and safety of federal correctional institutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reclassifies the official worksite for certain Bureau of Prisons employees in "Rest of U.S." pay localities to the nearest other pay locality, if within 200 miles, and assigns the highest available pay rate if multiple are close.
This provision directly increases the locality pay for many correctional officers and staff by assigning them to a higher-paying geographic pay zone.
PROVISION 02
Ensures prevailing rate employees of the Bureau of Prisons in "Rest of U.S." wage areas are paid at the higher of their current wage area rate or the nearest other wage area's rate.
This elevates the hourly wages for many blue-collar federal prison staff who might otherwise be underpaid compared to similar jobs nearby.
PROVISION 03
Requires prevailing rate employees of the Bureau of Prisons in covered pay localities (those with multiple wage areas) to be paid at the highest applicable wage schedule and rate within that locality.
This ensures all prevailing rate employees in a diverse pay area receive the most competitive wage available within their immediate region, preventing internal pay disparities.
PROVISION 04
Establishes that these changes will take effect for any pay period beginning 180 days after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear timeframe for when the pay increases would start to be implemented, allowing agencies to prepare for the changes.
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R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 12
Introduced in Senate
JUN 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2083
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
Senate BillS 2083Government Operations and Politics
Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 12, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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