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H.R. 8956119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
Introduced:
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HR 8956 would extend a special overtime pay rate to Border Patrol agents at GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15, up from GS-12 only.
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HR 8956 would expand eligibility for a special overtime pay rate within U.S. Border Patrol. Currently, only agents at the GS-12 pay grade qualify for this rate. The bill would add GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15 grades, which cover supervisor and senior-level positions.
The agents directly affected are mid-to-upper-level Border Patrol supervisors who work overtime but do not currently qualify for this specific pay boost. Everyday Americans would not see a direct change in their paychecks or daily lives.
The bill is framed around retaining experienced supervisors who might otherwise retire early or take other positions. Supporters argue that more stable supervisory leadership could affect the effectiveness of border security operations.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.