No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that overtime pay provided to certain border patrol agents is qualified overtime compensation.
The proposed bill, HB8917, seeks to change the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that overtime pay for specific border patrol agents is considered qualified overtime compensation, which could affect their tax situation. This means that these agents might pay less in taxes on their overtime earnings. The bill is primarily aimed at border patrol agents who work extra hours.
If the bill passes, it will directly impact the financial situation of border patrol agents by potentially reducing the amount of tax they owe on their overtime pay. This change could improve their take-home pay, making their overtime work more financially rewarding.
As of now, HB8917 was introduced on May 20, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the bill has yet to be reviewed or voted on by the committee.
