More Border Patrol Agents Now Act of 2006
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Sep 2006): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, the "More Border Patrol Agents Now Act of 2006," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan within six months of enactment to improve how the Border Patrol recruits and keeps agents with the necessary skills. The plan must include strategies for recruitment and retention, and assess how pay and opportunities to transfer duty stations affect these efforts.
The bill also proposes allowing the Secretary to offer bonuses for up to five years to individuals being recruited as Border Patrol agents, and to current agents to encourage them to stay. These recruitment and retention bonuses could be up to 25 percent of an agent's annual pay and would require a service agreement. Additionally, for five years, the Secretary could appoint individuals already receiving retirement annuities to Border Patrol positions without reducing their annuity payments.
This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2006. It has been referred to committees for consideration. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to implement the plan and would gain the authority to offer recruitment and retention bonuses and appoint annuitants for a limited time.
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Official summary
More Border Patrol Agents Now Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to the House Committees on Homeland Security and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs a plan to determine how the Border Patrol can better recruit and retain agents with the appropriate skills and training. Requires such plan to include: (1) recruitment and retention strategies; and (2) assessments of the impact of pay levels and duty station transfer opportunities upon recruitment and retention.
Amends federal law to authorize the Secretary (for five years) to pay a: (1) bonus to an individual to recruit Border Patrol agents; and (2) retention bonus to Border Patrol agents.
Authorizes the Secretary (for five years) to appoint annuitants to Border Patrol positions.
Timeline
20 Sep 2006
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6116 do?
- This bill, the "More Border Patrol Agents Now Act of 2006," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan within six months of enactment to improve how the Border Patrol recruits and keeps agents with the necessary skills. The plan must include strategies for recruitment and retention, and assess how pay and opportunities to transfer duty stations affect these efforts. The bill also proposes allowing the Secretary to offer bonuses for up to five years to individuals being recruited as Border Patrol agents, and to current agents to encourage them to stay. These recruitment and retention bonuses could be up to 25 percent of an agent's annual pay and would require a service agreement. Additionally, for five years, the Secretary could appoint individuals already receiving retirement annuities to Border Patrol positions without reducing their annuity payments. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2006. It has been referred to committees for consideration. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to implement the plan and would gain the authority to offer recruitment and retention bonuses and appoint annuitants for a limited time.
- Has H.R. 6116 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6116. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6116?
- H.R. 6116 was sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6116?
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (20 Sep 2006).
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