US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 8029Passed Origin Chamber

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

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Overview

The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act provides funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end a partial shutdown and address ongoing operations. It allocates funds across various DHS components, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service. The bill also includes provisions for back pay for affected federal employees and oversight of DHS activities, such as grant programs and acquisition processes.

Key provisions

Provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security to end the partial shutdown and fund ongoing operations.
Authorizes back pay for federal employees affected by the shutdown.
Allocates funding to various DHS agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard.
Includes provisions for procurement of vehicles and vessels for DHS agencies.
Establishes requirements for reporting on grant programs and acquisition activities.
Authorizes reprogramming of funds within the Operations and Support budget.
Addresses specific issues related to international partnerships and border security.
Includes provisions related to the Coast Guard, such as funding for legacy Operations Systems Center and MQ-9 aircraft.

Who is affected

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees

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Legislative history

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Mar 26, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 104).

Mar 26, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 104).

Mar 26, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).

Mar 26, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2751-2752)

Mar 26, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8029, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Mar 26, 2026House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Mar 26, 2026House

Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2750)

Mar 26, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 26, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8029.

Mar 26, 2026House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.

Mar 26, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2731-2750)

Apr 2, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

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Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

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