Bill Summary
This legislation, titled the "Danger Pay for U.S. Marshals Act," aims to amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act from 1990 and 1991. The amendment would allow for danger pay to be given to U.S. Marshals Service employees, in addition to other government agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This bill was introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States to be passed into law.
Possible Impacts
1. U.S. Marshals may receive additional compensation for their work in high-risk or dangerous situations, resulting in increased financial stability for themselves and their families.
2. The budget for the U.S. Marshals Service may need to be adjusted to accommodate for the added expense of danger pay, potentially impacting the funding available for other government programs or services.
3. The amendment to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act may spark debate and discussion among politicians and citizens about the role and duties of the U.S. Marshals Service, potentially leading to changes in policies or procedures within the organization.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5706 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5706
To amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals
Service.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 29, 2020
Mr. Cline (for himself, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Collins of Georgia)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and
Reform, 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
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A BILL
To amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals
Service.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Danger Pay for U.S. Marshals Act''.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 151 OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION
ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991 TO ALLOW DANGER PAY FOR
THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE.
Section 151 of the Foreign Relations Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and
1991 (5 U.S.C. 5928 note) is amended by--
(1) striking ``or'' after ``Drug Enforcement
Administration'' and inserting ``, the''; and
(2) inserting ``, or the United States Marshals Service''
after ``Federal Bureau of Investigation''.
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