HR-5675 : Still Just a Bill

The Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 5675, seeks to extend an existing provision that allows the United States Secret Service to provide overtime pay to its employees beyond typical statutory limitations.

• The bill amends the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the overtime pay exception through 2028.
• It requires the Director of the Secret Service to submit annual projections to relevant Congressional committees regarding overtime, staffing, and recruitment.
• It also mandates reports on the effects of these amendments, comparing projected data with actual outcomes to ensure transparency and accountability.

In essence, H.R. 5675 aims to ensure that Secret Service employees can continue to receive overtime pay necessary for protective services, while also providing oversight through detailed reporting to Congress.