Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026

# Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to protect the paychecks of federal correctional officers (prison staff employed by the federal government). While the bill's specific details aren't publicly available yet, the title suggests it would prevent reductions or changes to federal correctional officers' compensation or benefits. The bill is sponsored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). **Who It Affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be federal correctional officers who work in prisons run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This includes salary protection and potentially benefits like health insurance or retirement plans.

Indirectly, it could affect federal prison operations and budgets. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It has not advanced to a vote and has not become law. *Note: Detailed provisions are not yet publicly available for this recently introduced bill. For more specific information, check Congress.gov.*.