CISA employees would keep getting regular pay and benefits during a federal shutdown in fiscal year 2026. The money would come from the U.S. Treasury and later be counted against the right CISA funding bill.
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Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on S. 4074: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects CISA employees because it would protect their regular pay and benefits during a shutdown in fiscal year 2026. It also affects CISA leaders who must keep cyber and infrastructure protection work staffed during a funding gap. Congress and budget officials would also be affected because they would have to track the temporary spending and charge it to the right later funding source.
Why this matters: A shutdown can stop or strain federal work, and this bill tries to keep CISA’s cyber defense work from being interrupted by missed pay. CISA handles threats to federal computer systems and important infrastructure. Keeping pay and benefits in place may help the agency keep staff ready during budget fights. The bill does not say how this would affect the wider shutdown process or other federal agencies.
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