Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Through 2028 for Protective Services.
This law extends the authority for the U.S. Secret Service to pay employees for overtime work beyond typical federal limits until the end of 2028. This measure is designed to ensure the agency can maintain sufficient staffing levels for critical protective duties, thereby supporting national security. The law also mandates that the Secret Service report to Congress on strategies to reduce the reliance on excessive overtime, including hiring more personnel and improving operational efficiency.
Key points
Extends the special exception allowing Secret Service protective personnel to receive overtime pay above standard caps until December 31, 2028.
Requires the Secret Service Director to submit detailed plans to Congress on how the agency will reduce the need for high overtime usage, including strategies for hiring and workload redistribution.
The extension applies retroactively, starting from December 31, 2023, ensuring continuous compensation for protective staff.
The overtime exception applies only to 'protective services,' excluding routine administrative or technical work.
2024-01-30
For
379
Against
20
Abstain
0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3427
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2023-12-06
Voting date: 2024-01-30
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 21