This bill corrects what lawmakers view as unfair retirement benefit denials for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers. Specifically, it applies to officers who received job offers before July 6, 2008, but didn't actually start work until on or after that date. These "Eligible Individuals" will now be treated as if they were employed on July 6, 2008, which entitles them to enhanced retirement and annuity benefits and exempts them from mandatory retirement age requirements. The Department of Homeland Security must identify all eligible officers and notify them within 120 days of the law's enactment, while the Office of Personnel Management must process the annuity corrections retroactively, including adjustments for those who already retired. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review CBP hiring practices and submit a report within 18 months evaluating how the agency determines retirement benefit eligibility and maintains proper controls.
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