I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6978 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Ms. Lee of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To establish incentive pay for positions requiring specialized skills to combat fentanyl trafficking, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act . 2. Incentive Pay Authorities for Positions Requiring Specialized Skills to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking (a) Definition In this Act, the term cyber skills means expertise in computers, computer networks, information technology, or the internet. (b) Incentive Pay Subject to the availability of appropriations, and in accordance with the comparable level of the General Schedule, the Attorney General shall provide incentive pay, in an amount that is not more than 25 percent of the basic pay of the individual, to any individual appointed to a position in the Department of Justice that requires significant cyber skills to aid in the detection, prevention, or prosecution of fentanyl trafficking. (c) Limitations Any incentive pay received under subsection (b) by an individual in a position in the Department of Justice— (1) shall be disregarded in calculating the aggregate of the basic pay and premium pay paid to the individual for purposes of the pay period limitation and the annual limitation under section 5547 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) shall be treated as part of basic pay for purposes of section 8331(3) of title 5, United States Code.