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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8956

Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

Border Patrol: Overtime Pay for Supervisors

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, so the bill is not moving forward.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote. This bill currently lacks support from the minority party, which makes it harder to pass in the Senate.

Key Points

  • This bill changes the rules for how high-ranking Border Patrol agents get paid for working extra hours. It would allow supervisors in grades GS-12 through GS-15 to qualify for special overtime pay.
  • Currently, many of these higher-level supervisors do not get the same overtime benefits as lower-ranking agents. This can lead to a situation where supervisors make less money than the people they manage because they work long hours without extra pay.
  • The main goal is to help the Border Patrol keep its most experienced leaders. By offering better pay for long hours, the government hopes these supervisors will stay in their roles instead of leaving for other jobs or retiring early.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

Bill NumberHR 8956
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
R: 5

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