This bill increases pay for federal correctional officers employed by the Bureau of Prisons to improve recruitment and retention. The legislation grants eligible correctional officers a 35 percent increase to their base pay rate, which becomes their official basic pay for all federal benefits and retirement purposes. The pay increase applies to both salaried correctional officers and wage-grade employees, with caps ensuring raises do not exceed Executive Schedule pay levels. The bill includes a five-year sunset provision, but this automatic expiration can be prevented if the Justice Department Inspector General determines by the five-year mark that the pay increases have successfully reduced staffing shortages (known as "augmentation") and excessive mandatory overtime while improving safety and retention. The legislation became effective upon introduction in January 2026 and directly affects all federal prison staff whose primary duties involve inmate custody, supervision, or direct custodial contact.
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