United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HR 8956 — Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

This bill addresses retention for Border Patrol supervisors.

The Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act aims to improve the retention of Border Patrol supervisors. It is designed to create incentives to keep skilled personnel in their positions.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands overtime pay eligibility for Border Patrol agents classified from GS-12 to GS-15.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5550(h)

    GS-12 Border Patrol Agents → Border Patrol Agents Classified From Grade GS-12 Through GS-15

    The heading is updated to reflect a broader classification of eligible Border Patrol agents.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5550(h)(1)

    a position at grade GS-12 → a position from grade GS-12 through GS-15

    The eligibility criterion for positions is expanded to include grades GS-12 through GS-15.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8956?
HR 8956 is sponsored by Guest, Michael (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), McGuire, John J. (Republican), Alford, Mark (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), and Barr, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8956?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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