Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025
9/17/2024, 8:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 9561
Bill 118 hr 9561, also known as the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025, aims to address the issue of inadequate pay for border patrol and customs agents. The bill seeks to increase the salaries of these essential workers in order to attract and retain qualified individuals to protect our borders.The bill proposes a significant pay raise for border patrol and customs agents, with the goal of ensuring that these individuals are fairly compensated for their important and often dangerous work. The increased pay is intended to improve morale among border patrol and customs agents, as well as to incentivize individuals to pursue careers in these fields.
In addition to increasing salaries, the bill also includes provisions for improved benefits and resources for border patrol and customs agents. This includes funding for training programs, equipment upgrades, and support services to help agents perform their duties more effectively and safely. Overall, the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical issue of inadequate pay for border patrol and customs agents. By providing these essential workers with fair compensation and necessary resources, the bill aims to strengthen our border security and ensure the safety of our nation.
Congressional Summary of HR 9561
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025
This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2025.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S. Border Patrol and officers of the Office of Field Operations who are excepted from furlough (i.e., required to work) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations in FY2025.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9561
Bill HR 9561 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2024. Bill HR 9561 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 12, 2024. Bill HR 9561's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 12, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9561
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9561
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025Making appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.Comments
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