S. 727Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Senate bill restores retirement benefits to CBP officers hired before 2008 deadline
Data as of July 11, 2026
S 727 grants enhanced retirement benefits to CBP officers hired before July 6, 2008 but who started work after that cutoff date.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
S 727 corrects a retirement benefits gap for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers who received job offers before July 6, 2008 but began work after that date. The bill treats those officers as if they were employed on July 6, 2008, making them eligible for enhanced pension benefits established by a 2008 law. Officers who have already retired may receive back pay adjustments to their pensions.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects a relatively small group of CBP officers who fell into the specific hiring gap around the July 6, 2008 cutoff. It does not change retirement rules for current or future CBP hires.
Why does it matter?
The Department of Homeland Security would have 120 days to identify affected officers and provide their information to the Office of Personnel Management, which would then make the necessary corrections. The Government Accountability Office would also be required to review how CBP handles retirement benefit eligibility overall and report findings to Congress within 18 months.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act
- Introduced:
- February 25, 2025
- Latest action:
- December 17, 2025
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