Bill · H.R. 8917· House(119-HR-8917)
No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the ``No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act''. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2026. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its main purpose is to change how overtime pay provided to certain border patrol agents is treated. Specifically, it makes certain overtime pay and extra compensation qualified overtime compensation. The new rule applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
By providing tax relief on overtime and supplemental pay for border patrol agents, the bill supports and incentivizes border security personnel.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
Border patrol agents generally fall into middle-class income brackets and will benefit from reduced tax burdens on overtime earnings.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+4
The bill excludes certain border patrol agent overtime and extra pay from taxation, effectively lowering taxes for those specific middle-class workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Border Patrol Agents Overtime Compensation: Section 2 of the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include certain payments made to border patrol agents as qualified overtime compensation. This includes supplemental pay, premium pay, and pay for overtime work under specific sections of title 5, United States Code. This is positive because it ensures these specific types of extra pay for border patrol agents are officially recognized as qualified overtime compensation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+4
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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