Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
This bill ensures U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Customs and Border Protection officers who continue working during a government shutdown receive their salaries. It authorizes funding from the Treasury for fiscal year 2026 to cover their salaries and expenses during any lapse in discretionary appropriations. The measure specifically applies to employees "excepted from furlough," meaning those required to work during shutdowns. It does not change eligibility for pay but guarantees funding for these personnel during funding gaps.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Sep 10, 2025
Last action Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
lower
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 32 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica De La Cruz
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Brett Guthrie
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
Co
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
Co
Henry Cuellar
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Shreve
RRepublican
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
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