Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2018
Latest action (26 Sep 2018): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2018
This bill revises various elements of the compensation system for border patrol agents at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Among other things, the bill increases the overtime compensation available for border patrol agents who handle canines and limits the amount of overtime that is credited toward retirement for certain agents.
Timeline
26 Sep 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
23 May 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5896 do?
- Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2018 This bill revises various elements of the compensation system for border patrol agents at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Among other things, the bill increases the overtime compensation available for border patrol agents who handle canines and limits the amount of overtime that is credited toward retirement for certain agents.
- Has H.R. 5896 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Sep 2018, H.R. 5896 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 5896?
- H.R. 5896 was sponsored by Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX23, 2015-2020] (Republican-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5896?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (26 Sep 2018).
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