Border Patrol Pay Reform Act of 2013
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Nov 2013): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 3463, the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act of 2013, proposes changes to how U.S. Border Patrol agents are compensated. Under this bill, agents would annually choose one of two pay rates or decline both. The bill also suggests that no more than 10% of agents at a location should opt out of these specific pay rates. U.S. Customs and Border Protection would retain the authority to require overtime work as needed, including during emergencies.
This legislation directly affects U.S. Border Patrol agents by altering their pay structure and overtime provisions. It also impacts U.S. Customs and Border Protection by providing flexibility in assigning work and managing overtime. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2013 and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage.
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Official summary
Border Patrol Pay Reform Act of 2013 - Sets forth additional requirements relating to the rates of pay and terms of employment for U.S. Border Patrol agents (i.e., federal employees who detect and prevent illegal entry and smuggling of aliens, commercial goods, narcotics, weapons, or contraband into the United States).
Requires Border Patrol agents to elect each year to: (1) be assigned to either a specified level one or level two border patrol rate of pay governing regular rates of pay and overtime work requirements, or (2) decline both levels. Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) should ensure that not more than 10% of agents stationed at a location decline to be assigned to either the level 1 or level 2 border patrol rate of pay. Empowers CBP, without limitation, to require agents to perform overtime work in accordance with agency needs, including if needed in the event of a local or national emergency.
Timeline
13 Nov 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3463 do?
- H.R. 3463, the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act of 2013, proposes changes to how U.S. Border Patrol agents are compensated. Under this bill, agents would annually choose one of two pay rates or decline both. The bill also suggests that no more than 10% of agents at a location should opt out of these specific pay rates. U.S. Customs and Border Protection would retain the authority to require overtime work as needed, including during emergencies. This legislation directly affects U.S. Border Patrol agents by altering their pay structure and overtime provisions. It also impacts U.S. Customs and Border Protection by providing flexibility in assigning work and managing overtime. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2013 and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage.
- Has H.R. 3463 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3463. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3463?
- H.R. 3463 was sponsored by Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] (R-UT), with 16 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3463?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (13 Nov 2013).
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