Border Patrol Enhancement Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Aug 2022): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Border Patrol Enhancement Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to adjust U.S. Border Patrol staffing and agent compensation. It would establish a Border Patrol Reserve, with up to 2,500 agents, composed of former full-time agents who are currently law enforcement officers. This reserve would be organized and administered by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support the Border Patrol's mission.
The bill also sets an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents for the U.S. Border Patrol, with the Department of Homeland Security able to adjust this number after a personnel requirements model is developed and validated by an independent entity. Additionally, it mandates higher minimum pay rates for agents, specifically a 14 percent increase for those at the GS-12 grade. The act also requires annual continuing training for all Border Patrol agents, covering topics such as DHS policies, law, ethics, and migration trends.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee or advanced further in the legislative process.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Border Patrol Enhancement Act
This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing.
For example, the bill (1) establishes the Border Patrol Reserve; (2) establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security; (3) requires the U.S. Border Patrol to complete a personnel requirements determination model; and (4) provides for higher minimum pay rates for agents.
Timeline
4 Aug 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 4775 do?
- The Border Patrol Enhancement Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to adjust U.S. Border Patrol staffing and agent compensation. It would establish a Border Patrol Reserve, with up to 2,500 agents, composed of former full-time agents who are currently law enforcement officers. This reserve would be organized and administered by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support the Border Patrol's mission. The bill also sets an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents for the U.S. Border Patrol, with the Department of Homeland Security able to adjust this number after a personnel requirements model is developed and validated by an independent entity. Additionally, it mandates higher minimum pay rates for agents, specifically a 14 percent increase for those at the GS-12 grade. The act also requires annual continuing training for all Border Patrol agents, covering topics such as DHS policies, law, ethics, and migration trends. This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee or advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has S. 4775 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4775. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4775?
- S. 4775 was sponsored by Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (R-OH), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4775?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (4 Aug 2022).
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