Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and it will be signed into law by POTUS Donald Trump on July 4th, 2025. Included in the bill is the largest investment in border security that we've ever had in our history. The funding includes $2 billion in recruitment and retention bonuses, of which each Agent will receive a $10k retention bonus. At this time, we do not have the exact details of the when or how the bonuses will be paid out, but our position to BP & CBP is that our agents receive the bonus upfront & in a lump sum (and in a hurry). Additionally, the funding includes enough money to fund the finishing of the border wall, the purchase of thousands of vehicles (10k), additional upgrades to BP facilities, and additional technology. There will also be enough funding to secure additional detention space for ICE, as well as more immigration judges and staff to expedite removals and deportations.

Throughout the process, President Trump and his White House staff have been extremely supportive and helpful with our efforts to work with members of Congress to invest in border security at a level that had never been done before. We are proud of the partnerships that we've developed with the Administration and Congress, and we will continue to work towards our legislative goals.

Thank you,

Paul Anthony Perez

President

National Border Patrol Council