This bill fixes a gap in retirement benefits for some U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. It covers people who got a tentative job offer before July 6, 2008, but started the job on or after that date. These officers will be treated as if they were already serving on July 6, 2008, so they qualify for enhanced retirement benefits, including at least the minimum retirement pay amount, and they won’t be forced to retire under the usual age rule tied to this benefit.

The Department of Homeland Security must, within 120 days, find and notify everyone who qualifies and send the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) the information needed to fix their retirement records. OPM then must correct their benefits and provide back pay for anyone who already retired. DHS may waive the maximum entry age rule if needed so these officers can retire right away with the corrected benefits. OPM will also issue guidance on how to put these changes in place. The Government Accountability Office will review CBP’s hiring and benefits practices and report on them within 18 months.

• Who is affected: CBP officers who had a tentative offer before July 6, 2008, and started on or after that date.
• What changes: Treated as serving on July 6, 2008; eligible for enhanced retirement and minimum retirement pay; exempt from the usual mandatory retirement tied to this benefit; retroactive corrections and payments.
• When: DHS acts within 120 days; OPM makes corrections after getting info; GAO report due within 18 months.