Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention Act of 1999
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Jun 1999): Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
What this bill does
The Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention Act of 1999 would create an office within the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) dedicated to recruiting and retaining Border Patrol agents. This office would develop outreach programs for potential agents and programs to keep current agents employed. It would also make recommendations to the INS Commissioner about agents' pay and benefits.
Additionally, the bill would adjust the pay and classification of certain Border Patrol agents. Specifically, agents classified as GS-1896 positions who have served one year at a GS-9 grade and have a "fully successful" performance rating would be moved to a GS-11 grade and paid at the minimum rate for that grade. This provision is intended to take effect in late 1999 or early 2000.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 1999 by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Government Reform. The bill authorizes $50 million for fiscal year 2000 and such sums as needed for subsequent years to implement its provisions.
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Official summary
Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention Act of 1999 - Provides for an increase to the GS-11 grade of Border Patrol agents who have completed one year of service at a GS-9 grade and who have a fully successful performance rating. Directs the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to establish an Office of Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention within the INS to: (1) develop outreach programs to identify and recruit prospective Border Patrol agents; (2) develop programs to retain such agents; and (3) submit recommendations to the Commissioner relating to such agents' pay and benefits. Requires the Commissioner to report to Congress on the Office's establishment and activities. Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
2 Jun 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1881 do?
- The Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention Act of 1999 would create an office within the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) dedicated to recruiting and retaining Border Patrol agents. This office would develop outreach programs for potential agents and programs to keep current agents employed. It would also make recommendations to the INS Commissioner about agents' pay and benefits. Additionally, the bill would adjust the pay and classification of certain Border Patrol agents. Specifically, agents classified as GS-1896 positions who have served one year at a GS-9 grade and have a "fully successful" performance rating would be moved to a GS-11 grade and paid at the minimum rate for that grade. This provision is intended to take effect in late 1999 or early 2000. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 1999 by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Government Reform. The bill authorizes $50 million for fiscal year 2000 and such sums as needed for subsequent years to implement its provisions.
- Has H.R. 1881 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1881. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1881?
- H.R. 1881 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1881?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. (2 Jun 1999).
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