H.R. 10070: Border Patrol Overtime Parity Act

This bill would change the rules for overtime pay for Border Patrol agents under federal law.

What it would do

• It would amend a section of title 5 of the U.S. Code that covers special overtime pay for Border Patrol agents.
• Under current law, the overtime provision is tied to agents who hold or occupy positions at the GS-12 grade level.
• The bill would remove that GS-12 reference, which would expand eligibility for this overtime pay beyond only those in GS-12 positions.

Practical effect

In simple terms, more Border Patrol agents would become eligible for a certain overtime pay benefit than under current law. The bill does not set a new overtime rate; it changes who can qualify for the existing pay rule.

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