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Pay for Border Patrol and Customs Agents During Government Shutdown

This act ensures that U.S. Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers will be paid for their work in fiscal year 2024, even if there is a government shutdown. This means essential border security services will continue to operate and personnel will receive their salaries, impacting the stability of their work and the continuity of border operations.
Key points
Guarantees salaries for Border Patrol and Customs agents during any government funding lapse in fiscal year 2024.
Aims to maintain continuous border security operations regardless of budget disagreements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5694
Sponsor: Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5694.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantees salaries for Border Patrol and Customs agents during any government funding lapse in fiscal year 2024.
  • Aims to maintain continuous border security operations regardless of budget disagreements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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