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Paying Border and Immigration Officers During Government Shutdowns

Also known as: Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Senator Scott of Florida, would make sure that border and immigration officers continue to get their paychecks even if the government shuts down. Usually, when Congress cannot agree on a budget, many federal workers have to work without pay until the shutdown ends.
  • The plan covers specific groups within the Department of Homeland Security, including the Border Patrol, agents who work at airports and shipping ports, and teams that handle deportations and investigations. It also covers certain private contractors who support these officers.
  • Beyond regular pay, the bill ensures these workers and their families still receive important benefits like disability pay and life insurance. This is meant to provide financial security for people doing dangerous jobs during times of political uncertainty.
  • If passed, the money would come automatically from the U.S. Treasury whenever a shutdown happens. Once a regular budget is finally signed into law, the money used during the shutdown would be accounted for as part of the agency's normal spending.

Milestones

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Jan 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act

Bill NumberS 3681
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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