Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of S. 1691. the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014. This measure would replace the current antiquated overtime system used by the Border Patrol and create a new pay system that results in more hours worked on the border. provides more reliable schedules and paychecks for agents. and saves taxpayers millions of dollars each year. As Chairman of the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee. I have been focused on increasing border security efforts along our long and porous border and supporting the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol who defend our nation against drug and human smugglers and others who would do us harm. This measure supports that effort. The men and women who secure our borders often work alone. in very remote locations on the border.
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