Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2837 Border Patrol Pay Parity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2837

Bill 118 hr 2837, also known as the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of pay disparities between Border Patrol agents and other federal law enforcement officers.

The bill seeks to ensure that Border Patrol agents are paid at a rate that is comparable to other federal law enforcement officers, such as those in the FBI or DEA. This is important because Border Patrol agents play a crucial role in protecting our nation's borders and ensuring the safety and security of our country.

If passed, the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a study to determine the appropriate pay scale for Border Patrol agents. This study would take into account factors such as job responsibilities, qualifications, and the level of danger faced by Border Patrol agents in the course of their duties. Overall, the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act aims to ensure that Border Patrol agents are fairly compensated for their important work and that they are on par with other federal law enforcement officers. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to be debated and voted on by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it can become law.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2837

Bill HR 2837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2837 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2837's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of April 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2837

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2837

Border Patrol Pay Parity ActBorder Patrol Pay Parity ActTo provide for higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents, and for other purposes.

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