Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

# Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act (S 2083) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve compensation for federal correctional officers who work in U.S. prisons. While the specific details aren't fully available in the summary provided, the bill's title and purpose suggest it would address salary or benefits for these employees, likely to make federal prison jobs more competitive and attractive compared to other law enforcement positions. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be federal correctional officers employed by the Bureau of Prisons.

Indirectly, it could affect prison operations, recruitment and retention of staff, and potentially the federal budget, since increased pay would require additional government funding. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). For the most current information on whether this bill has advanced or gained co-sponsors, you would need to check Congress.gov or current legislative tracking resources.