Proposal:Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 2837
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

This bill increases pay rates for U.S. Border Patrol agents.

The bill specifies that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must increase the minimum rate of pay for GS-12 Border Patrol agents by at least 14%. It also directs OPM to increase pay rates for other grades, levels, occupational groups, or similar classifications as specified by the Department of Homeland Security. 

The increases must be made on or before January 1, 2024. 

Bill Title

Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-04-25: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
• 2023-04-25: Introduced in House
• 2023-04-25: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.