Bill Summary
The U.S. Park Police Modernization Act aims to streamline the pay grade system for officers and members of the United States Park Police by reducing the number of pay grade steps and shortening the time it takes to progress through those steps. Specifically, it amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to set a new salary schedule with fewer steps and faster advancement between pay grades. This change is intended to ensure that compensation reflects the service and experience of Park Police officers more effectively. Additionally, any previous adjustments to compensation made prior to January 12, 2025, will be disregarded in this new structure. The Act will take effect at the beginning of the first pay period following its enactment.
Possible Impacts
The "U.S. Park Police Modernization Act" could affect people in the following ways:
1. **Increased Compensation for Park Police Officers**: The legislation aims to shorten the time between pay grade steps for officers and members of the United States Park Police. As a result, officers can expect to reach higher salary levels more quickly. This change could lead to improved financial stability for these officers and their families, enhancing their quality of life and potentially attracting new recruits to the force.
2. **Retention and Morale Improvement**: By condensing the service steps and providing quicker pay increases, the legislation may improve job satisfaction and morale among current Park Police officers. Officers who feel that their contributions are rewarded more promptly may be less likely to leave the force, which can lead to a more experienced and cohesive law enforcement team.
3. **Impact on Budget and Resources for Park Services**: The modernization of pay structures may require adjustments to the budget allocated for the Park Police. This could affect how resources are distributed within the National Park Service, potentially impacting other services or programs. If the funding for the increased salaries comes at the expense of other programs, it may lead to reduced services or maintenance in certain parks, affecting visitors and the overall management of national parks.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1260 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1260
To reduce the number of, and shorten the time between, pay grade steps
for officers and members of the United States Park Police, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 12, 2025
Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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A BILL
To reduce the number of, and shorten the time between, pay grade steps
for officers and members of the United States Park Police, and for
other purposes.
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 ``U.S. Park Police Modernization
Act''.
SEC. 2. CONDENSING THE SERVICE STEPS FOR UNITED STATES PARK POLICE
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
(a) In General.--Section 501(c)(1) of the District of Columbia
Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5-545.01(c)(1), D.C.
Official Code) is amended to read as follows:
``(1) The annual rates of basic compensation of officers
and members of the United States Park Police, serving in
classes corresponding or similar to those in the salary
schedule in Sec. 5-541.01 shall be fixed in accordance with
the following schedule of rates:
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``Salary class and title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
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Time between steps 52 weeks
104 weeks
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Years in service 0 1 2 3 5 7 9
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1: Private 55,801 59,084 61,808 66,141 70,531 73,244 75,989
1: Private (Technician) 59,149 62,629 65,516 70,109 74,763 77,639 80,548
1: Private (Pilot) 59,707 63,220 66,135 70,771 75,468 78,371 81,308
3: Detective 68,353 71,774 75,205 78,626 82,003 85,436
4: Sergeant (Line) 74,449 78,147 81,851 85,587 89,322
4: Sergeant (Detective) 78,916 82,836 86,762 90,722 94,681
4: Sergeant (Technician) 78,916 82,836 86,762 90,722 94,681
4: Sergeant (Pilot) 79,660 83,617 87,581 91,578 95,575
5: Lieutenant1 82,119 86,225 91,205 95,356
7: Captain1 96,453 101,294 106,126
8: Inspector/Major1 .................. ..................
9: Deputy Chief1 .................. ..................
10: Assistant Chief2 .................. ..................
11: Chief, United States .................. ..................
Park Police3
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1The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 5, 7, 8, and 9 is limited to 95 percent of the rate of pay
for level V of the Executive Schedule.
2The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 10 will be equal to 95 percent of the rate of pay for level
V of the Executive Schedule.
3The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 11 will be equal to the rate of pay for level V of the
Executive Schedule.
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``Salary class and
title Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13
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Time between steps 104 weeks
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Years in service 11 13 15 17 19 22
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1: Private 78,720 81,448 86,197 89,353 91,995 94,739
1: Private 83,443 86,335 91,369 94,714 97,515 100,423
(Technician)
1: Private (Pilot) 84,230 87,149 92,231 95,608 98,435 101,371
3: Detective 88,854 92,264 98,732 102,149 105,585 108,745
4: Sergeant (Line) 93,054 96,773 102,522 106,227 109,964 113,245
4: Sergeant 98,637 102,579 108,673 112,601 116,562 120,040
(Detective)
4: Sergeant 98,637 102,579 108,673 112,601 116,562 120,040
(Technician)
4: Sergeant (Pilot) 99,568 103,547 109,699 113,663 117,661 121,172
5: Lieutenant1 99,489 103,628 109,990 114,105 118,211 121,738
7: Captain1 110,887 115,715 123,038 127,898 132,772 136,756
8: Inspector/Major1 129,860 135,428 141,344 148,089 153,959 159,770
9: Deputy Chief1 154,791 161,215 167,645 173,945 173,945 173,945
10: Assistant Chief2 .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. 173,945
11: Chief, United .............. ............. ............. ............. ............. 183,100
States Park Police3
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1The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 5, 7, 8, and 9 is limited to 95 percent of the rate of pay
for level V of the Executive Schedule.
2The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 10 will be equal to 95 percent of the rate of pay for level
V of the Executive Schedule.
3The rate of basic pay for positions in Salary Class 11 will be equal to the rate of pay for level V of the
Executive Schedule.''.
(b) Service Step Adjustments.--Section 303(a)(5) of the District of
Columbia Police and Fireman's Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5-543.03(a)(5),
D.C. Official Code) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 9'' and inserting
``9, 10, or 11'';
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``10'' and inserting
``12''; and
(3) by striking subparagraph (D).
(c) Prior Adjustments Disregarded.--Any adjustments to the annual
rates of basic compensation of officers or members of the United States
Park Police under section 501(c)(2) of the District of Columbia Police
and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5-545.01(c)(2), D.C. Official
Code) on or before January 12, 2025, shall be disregarded.
(d) Rule of Construction.--This section may not be construed as
limiting or reducing any payment under section 501(c)(3) of the
District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 (sec. 5-
545.01(c)(3), D.C. Official Code).
(e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period
beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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