Senate bill would exempt Border Patrol overtime from federal income tax
In committeeS. 4580Latest action
Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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S 4580 would make overtime and supplemental pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents tax-free starting in 2026.
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What does this do?
S 4580 would remove federal income tax from overtime, supplemental, and premium pay earned by U.S. Border Patrol agents, starting with the 2026 tax year. It uses the agents' existing pay structure under federal employment law to define which earnings qualify. Hazardous duty pay is specifically excluded and would remain taxable.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects active U.S. Border Patrol agents who earn pay beyond their base salary. It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee, so it has not yet become law.
Why does it matter?
Agents would keep a larger share of their overtime earnings because that income would no longer be subject to federal income tax. The federal government would collect less tax revenue from this group of workers as a result.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Federal tax revenue reduced
- Affects overtime and supplemental pay
- No cost figure provided
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 20, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 20, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.