Summary of H.R. 1916: Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025

Overview

The Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to provide pay increases and other compensation improvements for U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.

Key Provisions

• Pay Raise for Border Patrol and CBP Officers: The bill would authorize a 15% pay increase for all U.S. Border Patrol agents and CBP officers, effective October 1, 2025.
• Overtime and Bonus Enhancements: The legislation would increase overtime pay eligibility and amounts for Border Patrol and CBP personnel, as well as expand performance-based bonus and retention bonus programs.
• Improved Benefits: The bill would enhance various benefits for Border Patrol and CBP employees, including increased paid leave, improved health insurance options, and expanded retirement benefits.
• Recruitment and Retention Initiatives: The legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security to develop new recruitment strategies and retention programs to address staffing shortages within the Border Patrol and CBP.

Affected Parties

The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be the approximately 60,000 U.S. Border Patrol agents and CBP officers who are responsible for securing U.S. borders and ports of entry. The legislation aims to improve morale, reduce turnover, and attract new personnel to these critical homeland security roles.

Timeline and Procedure

The Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2025. If enacted, the pay raises and other compensation changes would take effect at the start of the 2026 fiscal year on October 1, 2025. The bill would need to pass both the House and Senate, and be signed into law by the President, to become effective.