Some CBP and ICE officers would keep getting paid if regular government funding runs out. The bill only covers certain mission-critical work and ends no later than January 1, 2024.
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Homeland Heroes Pay Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects certain CBP and ICE officers and agents who work during a shutdown. It could matter most to front-line border staff and immigration enforcement staff because it would keep their pay and work expenses covered for a limited time. It could also affect communities and travelers who rely on continued border and immigration enforcement work. Other federal workers are not covered unless they fit the bill's CBP or ICE categories.
Why this matters: During a shutdown, some federal workers may have to keep working without normal pay. This bill would reduce that risk for covered CBP and ICE officers and agents. It aims to keep key border security and immigration enforcement work going while Congress is still debating broader funding. The bill is narrow and temporary, so it would not solve pay issues for all federal workers or for every shutdown scenario.
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Officially: Homeland Heroes Pay Act
Some CBP and ICE officers would keep getting paid if regular government funding runs out. The bill only covers certain mission-critical work and ends no later than January 1, 2024.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5841. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Homeland Heroes Pay Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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