Border Patrol Overtime Parity Act
Sponsored By: Representative Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced
Summary
Broadens overtime eligibility for Border Patrol agents. This bill would amend 5 U.S.C. 5550(h) by removing the GS‑12 reference in the subsection heading and the phrase about encumbering a position at grade GS‑12 in paragraph (1). The edit widens the pool of agents who could qualify for the overtime pay covered by that provision by removing the grade‑specific constraint. The change targets only the text of 5 U.S.C. 5550(h) and does not create new pay formulas or separate programs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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More overtime pay for Border Patrol
This bill would remove the GS-12 grade limit from the federal overtime rule for U.S. Border Patrol agents. If you are a U.S. Border Patrol agent, you would be able to become eligible for the overtime pay described in 5 U.S.C. 5550(h). The bill does not set any dollar amounts or an effective date. Any extra pay would depend on current pay rules and how agencies apply the change.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
KY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
VA • R
Sponsored 8/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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