Ensuring Pay for Border Agents and ICE Staff During Government Shutdowns
This legislation guarantees that essential employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to receive pay and benefits during a federal government shutdown. The goal is to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of critical border security and immigration enforcement operations. For citizens, this means that national security functions at the border remain stable regardless of congressional budget disputes.
Key points
Guaranteed Funding: Provides automatic appropriations for salaries and benefits for Border Patrol agents, CBP field operations, and key ICE personnel during any lapse in government funding.
Operational Stability: Ensures that critical border security and immigration enforcement services remain fully operational, preventing disruptions caused by budget impasses.
Benefits Coverage: Includes continued funding for employee benefits, such as disability or death compensation, for these essential workers during a shutdown period.
Status:
Introduced
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