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
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
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
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