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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 8844· 119th Congress

Fix CBP Officer Retirement Rules

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act

Sponsor
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Introduced
May 15, 2026
Last Action
May 20, 2026
Passage
72%
Introduced
May 15, 2026
Committee
May 20, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Corrects technical errors in retirement benefits rules for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
  • Addresses eligibility, calculation, or payout issues in the CBP retirement system.
  • Detailed provisions not yet published—bill targets administrative fixes, not major policy overhaul.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • CBP officers and their families may see corrected benefit payments or restored eligibility.
  • Federal government reduces administrative confusion and potential underpayments in officer pensions.
  • Bipartisan support (40-0 committee vote) signals broad agreement this fixes a legitimate problem.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Passed committee unanimously May 20; now heads to full House floor for consideration.
  • No major obstacles evident, but full bill text remains unavailable—final scope unclear.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House representative to ask their position.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • May 20, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
  • May 20, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 18, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  • May 15, 2026Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 15, 2026Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 15, 2026Introduced in House
  • May 15, 2026Introduced in House