Bills · S 2249
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2249Government Operations and Politics
Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a long-standing concern about retaining experienced Border Patrol supervisors and agents. Currently, a special overtime program applies primarily to agents at the GS-12 level, meaning more senior agents or supervisors above that level might not receive the same enhanced overtime compensation for working extra hours.
If this bill passes, it could help keep experienced agents in their roles, improving leadership, institutional knowledge, and operational effectiveness within the Border Patrol. If it doesn't pass, the current system remains, potentially continuing to create disincentives for senior personnel to stay or for agents to seek promotions if it means losing access to certain overtime benefits.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for special overtime pay to U.S. Border Patrol agents classified from grade GS-12 through GS-15.
This means more experienced agents and supervisors become eligible for an enhanced pay benefit previously limited to lower ranks, potentially boosting retention.
PROVISION 02
Amends Section 5550(h) of title 5, United States Code, to change the wording from 'GS-12 Border Patrol Agents' to 'Border Patrol Agents Classified From Grade GS-12 Through GS-15'.
This is the specific legal change that enables the expansion of overtime pay eligibility to higher-ranked Border Patrol personnel.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
77
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2249
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2249Government Operations and Politics
Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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