119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 4571
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to offer special pay incentives to federal employees hired for positions requiring advanced computer and cybersecurity skills to help detect, prevent, and prosecute fentanyl trafficking crimes. The incentive pay can be up to 25 percent of an employee's base salary and applies specifically to DOJ staff working on online fentanyl cases. The legislation aims to attract specialized tech talent to federal law enforcement by making these positions more financially competitive. The bill does not specify a funding amount, leaving that determination to future congressional appropriations. This measure addresses the growing challenge of drug trafficking conducted over the internet by giving the DOJ tools to recruit and retain the technical expertise needed for digital investigations.