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Higher Overtime Pay for Border Patrol Supervisors to Boost Retention.

This bill aims to enhance border security by making supervisory roles in the Border Patrol more attractive. It expands eligibility for special overtime pay to higher-ranking agents and supervisors (up to GS-15). Citizens benefit from the retention of experienced leaders, which should lead to more effective border protection operations.
Key points
Extends special overtime pay eligibility to U.S. Border Patrol agents classified from grade GS-12 through GS-15.
The primary goal is to retain experienced supervisors and management staff to strengthen border security efforts.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6439
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6439.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends special overtime pay eligibility to U.S. Border Patrol agents classified from grade GS-12 through GS-15.
  • The primary goal is to retain experienced supervisors and management staff to strengthen border security efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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