CBP HiRe Act of 2024

The CBP HiRe Act of 2024 creates special hiring and retention tools for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees working in rural or remote border areas. It allows direct hiring without standard civil service rules for critical positions, plus recruitment/relocation bonuses (up to 100% of salary) and retention bonuses (up to 50% of salary) for employees in these areas. CBP hiring officials must prove staffing challenges are directly tied to an area’s remote location before using these authorities, and must report annually on their effectiveness to Congress. The law expires after five years and requires annual reviews to ensure these flexibilities address actual hiring and retention needs.