Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
To expand eligibility for special overtime pay to U.S. Border Patrol agents classified above grade GS-12.
This bill, HB8956, seeks to enhance the eligibility for special overtime pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents. Specifically, it proposes to expand this benefit to agents classified above grade GS-12. This means that more supervisory Border Patrol agents could potentially earn additional compensation for overtime work.
The bill would primarily affect supervisory Border Patrol agents who are currently classified above grade GS-12. By making them eligible for special overtime pay, the bill aims to help retain experienced supervisors by offering them more financial incentives. This could lead to better staffing and improved operations within the U.S. Border Patrol.
HB8956 was introduced on May 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the same day. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. Key actions so far include its introduction in the House and its referral to a relevant committee for further review and potential amendments.
