Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

Bill Number: H.R. 8956
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last Updated: 2026-06-22T19:36:19Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This legislation aims to expand eligibility for special overtime pay to certain U.S. Border Patrol agents, specifically those in supervisory roles above the GS-12 grade level, with the intent of supporting retention of experienced personnel.

Key Provisions

The bill is titled the "Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act."
It amends Section 5550(h) of title 5, United States Code.
The subsection heading is updated from "GS-12 Border Patrol Agents" to "Border Patrol Agents Classified From Grade GS-12 Through GS-15."
Eligibility for higher rates of regularly scheduled overtime pay is extended from positions at grade GS-12 to positions from grade GS-12 through GS-15.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Current law under 5 U.S.C. § 5550(h) limits special overtime pay provisions to Border Patrol agents at exactly grade GS-12.
This bill broadens that scope to include agents in grades GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15, allowing these higher-graded employees to qualify for the same enhanced overtime compensation.

Potential Impacts

On government agencies: This could affect payroll and budgeting within the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection, particularly for the U.S. Border Patrol.
On citizens: No direct effects are specified in the legislation.
On international relations: No provisions address or impact international matters.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. Border Patrol agents currently or potentially classified in grades GS-12 through GS-15.
Federal agencies responsible for implementing overtime pay policies, such as the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Homeland Security.
Members of Congress involved in federal workforce and border security oversight.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The change operates within existing federal compensation authority under title 5 of the U.S. Code and does not alter constitutional structures or raise apparent legal conflicts.
It represents a targeted adjustment to employee benefits for a specific federal workforce group without broader reforms to civil service rules.

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Sponsor

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Cosponsors (5)

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]