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House reconciliation Update
Official Copy May 19, 2025 Members, I’m writing to give you an update on the status of the budget reconciliation process. After weeks and months


Overtime Pay Update for Border Patrol Agents (NDAA)
Today, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2024 was signed into law. The law, H.R. 2670, immediately provides GS-12 Border Patrol agents (BPAs) with

Important Pay Update for Border Patrol Agents
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) is pleased to share that earlier today Congress passed legislation that will provide GS-12 Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) with

NBPC is Granted Exclusive Recognition by DOJ
On June 21, 1967, the National Council of Border Patrol Lodges was granted exclusive recognition by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Our organization would later

CBP Nationwide Encounters by Month (2020 to April 2023)
The data clearly illustrates when the invasion started. Yes, there will always be those who attempt entry, but this administration played a direct role in

Border Patrol Monthly Apprehensions (2012 – Present)
On April 27, 2022, while testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “We inherited a broken and

U.S. Border Patrol Apprehensions (2012 – 2022)
At the beginning of the month, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said: So, as you know, on his first day in this administration, the

New CBP Pursuit Policy Encourages Smugglers to Evade
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a new pursuit policy that purports to be about saving lives, but in reality, it is more about making

Article 28 C
Except in emergency, the Agency agrees to schedule eight hours between changes in shifts, and when practical, will schedule more time between shifts.

Article 26 L
No disciplinary action may be taken for failure to submit a travel voucher or repay a travel advance until all procedures of Article 26 have

Article 26 I
Absent emergency circumstances, supervisors will allow sufficient time during regularly schedule tours of duty for preparation of travel vouchers.

Article 26 O
Except for training courses, details away from the normal duty station will not exceed 35 calendar days, unless the employee volunteers for a longer period.

Article 28 G
When practical, an employee will be given at least 24 hours advance notice of individual shift changes. Individuals involved in a change of shifts should
Member Resources

Appealing an OWCP case before DOL ECAB

FLETC Actively Violated the Injunction

NBPC Hazardous Duty Lawsuit Update
About the
National Border Patrol Council
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) is the exclusive representative of approximately 18,000 Border Patrol Agents and support personnel assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol. The U.S. Border Patrol falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under DHS, the Border Patrol is under the direction of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).