The "Bureau of Prisons Earnings Now Act of 2025," or BOPEN Act of 2025 , aims to guarantee the payment of salaries and expenses for the majority of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff. This legislation specifically appropriates funds from the Treasury to cover these costs during any period when interim or full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 or 2027 are not yet in effect. The primary purpose is to prevent disruptions in pay for BOP employees, ensuring they continue to receive their earnings even if there are government funding gaps or shutdowns. However, this provision includes an exception , as it does not apply to officers of the Bureau of Prisons who are required to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.