In order to mitigate rumors and to ensure that each of you have the correct information regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), please refer to the information below when addressing the retention bonuses and the No Tax on Overtime.

The OBBBA funds four (4) $10k yearly retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents (total of $40k).

The NBPC's position on the retention bonuses is that the bonus be paid upfront and in a lump sum.

The NBPC is working with the Agency and the Administration to ensure that the retention bonuses are payable upon the completion of the funding aspects of the bill. There is no timeline for the implementation of the retention bonuses. Any dates given by anyone else are purely speculative. Once we know the date of implementation, we will notify you.

The OBBBA provision on the No Tax on Overtime tax deduction does not apply to Border Patrol agents, as it is only applicable to FLSA-eligible employees, subject to income limits.

Border Patrol agents are FLSA-exempt and receive overtime under Title 5 and the Border Patrol Agent Reform Act. Other employees of the agency, who are not FLSA-exempt may be eligible for the tax deduction, again, subject to income limits.

Contrary to rumors, the provision doesn't change what you're paid on payday; it changes what you're taxed at tax time. Eligible employees will need to apply the deduction when they file their taxes.

The 10% proposed pay raise was not included in the OBBBA due to limitations with reconciliation, which uses a completely separate process for funding than traditional spending bills.

The NBPC is working with Congress and the Administration towards funding the 10% pay raise through the normal legislative budget process.

Once we receive additional information, we will notify you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you,

Paul Anthony Perez

President