HR 5260
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that Border Patrol and Customs agents receive their pay during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2026. It specifically provides funds to cover the salaries and expenses of these employees who are required to continue working despite a lapse in appropriations. The bill focuses on protecting the compensation of CBP personnel who must maintain operations during a government shutdown. It does not address broader budget issues or other government functions.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for the salaries and expenses of U.S. Border Patrol agents.
- Provides funding for the salaries and expenses of officers in the Office of Field Operations within CBP.
- Applies to fiscal year 2026.
- Covers employees required to work during a lapse in discretionary appropriations.
- Specifically addresses agents and officers excepted from furlough.
Who is affected
- U.S. Border Patrol agents
- Officers of the Office of Field Operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Notable changes
- Addresses a specific scenario: a lapse in discretionary appropriations.
- Provides a targeted funding mechanism to avoid pay disruptions for essential CBP personnel.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides appropriations for salaries and expenses, but does not detail the overall fiscal impact.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5260
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
Making appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
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There are appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to pay, during any period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations during such fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this section, the salaries and expenses of any Agents of the U.S. Border Patrol and officers of the Office of Field Operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection excepted from furlough during such lapse.