This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to offer financial incentives to attract and retain employees with specialized cybersecurity skills needed to combat fentanyl trafficking. The incentive pay would amount to up to 25 percent of an employee's base salary and would apply to positions requiring significant expertise in computers, computer networks, information technology, or the internet that support detection, prevention, or prosecution of fentanyl trafficking. The incentive pay would be treated as part of an employee's basic salary for retirement purposes but would not count toward federal pay caps or overtime limits. The bill was introduced in January 2024 but does not specify a funding amount, instead making the program contingent on available appropriations. This legislation targets federal law enforcement agencies working to address the growing problem of fentanyl being distributed through online channels.
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