Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
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Summary
Introduced in House
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 This bill provides continuing appropriations for the salaries of certain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 or FY2027 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). If there is a government shutdown in FY2026 or FY2027, the bill provides continuing appropriations to provide pay and allowances to • DHS law enforcement personnel; • DHS employees or contractors who are necessary to carry out this bill, including employees or contractors involved in the administrative, payroll, distribution, accounting, and commercial accounts functions; and • members, civilian personnel, and contractors of the U.S. Coast Guard. The bill provides the appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.
District impact notes
The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 ensures that certain Department of Homeland Security employees receive their salaries during government shutdowns. • This could help maintain the financial stability of local DHS employees and contractors who play critical roles in security and emergency response. • Local public services may benefit from the continued operation of essential personnel, such as law enforcement and Coast Guard members. • There may be questions about how the funding priorities are determined and whether other government services could be impacted by the focus on DHS salaries. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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