Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-09T08:15:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3199 Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/9/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3199

Bill 118 hr 3199, also known as the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act, aims to address the issue of fair compensation for correctional officers working in federal prisons. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that correctional officers are paid fairly for their work, which often involves long hours and dangerous conditions. The bill proposes to increase the salaries of correctional officers to better reflect the demanding nature of their job and to help attract and retain qualified individuals in this important field.

In addition to increasing salaries, the bill also includes provisions for improved training and support for correctional officers, as well as measures to enhance safety and security in federal prisons. These measures are intended to create a more positive work environment for correctional officers and to ultimately improve the overall effectiveness of the federal prison system. Overall, the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act seeks to address the issue of fair compensation for correctional officers and to improve working conditions in federal prisons. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3199

Bill HR 3199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3199 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3199's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of May 10, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3199

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3199

Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly ActPay Our Correctional Officers Fairly ActTo amend title 5, United States Code, to provide increased locality pay rates to certain Bureau of Prisons employees whose duty stations are located in the pay locality designated as "Rest of U.S.", and for other purposes.

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