Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act
This bill creates a 25% pay incentive for Department of Justice employees with specialized cyber skills (such as expertise in computers, networks, or internet technology) who work directly on detecting, preventing, or prosecuting online fentanyl trafficking. It applies specifically to DOJ positions requiring these skills to combat fentanyl trafficking cases. The incentive pay is added to an employee's base salary for retirement calculations but is excluded from annual pay limits. The bill directly affects DOJ personnel in cyber-focused roles targeting online drug trafficking operations.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 11, 2024
Last action Jan 11, 2024
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Jan 11, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Jan 11, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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Laurel M. Lee
RRepublican
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Melanie A. Stansbury
DDemocratic
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