HR 5398 · in committee · significant
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill ensures DHS and Coast Guard employees get paid during a government shutdown.
- It affects DHS law enforcement, administrative staff, contractors, and Coast Guard personnel.
- Funding continues until new appropriations pass or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How should Congress balance ensuring DHS and Coast Guard employees receive paychecks during shutdowns against incentives for lawmakers to reach budget agreements quickly?
- 02
Which categories of DHS and Coast Guard workers—such as contractors versus full-time staff—should be prioritized for continued pay if resources are limited?
- 03
What evidence exists that paying certain federal employees during shutdowns affects public safety outcomes or workforce retention in homeland security agencies?
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Sponsor · R-MI-4
Bill Huizenga
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
24/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-09-16
Joining the bill
Stephanie I. Bice
R-OK-5 · original
Lauren Boebert
R-CO-4 · original
Aaron Bean
R-FL-4 · original
Brad Finstad
R-MN-1 · original
Jennifer A. Kiggans
R-VA-2 · original
Claudia Tenney
R-NY-24 · original
John James
R-MI-10
Tony Gonzales
R-TX-23
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
R-PA-8
Nancy Mace
R-SC-1
Brian J. Mast
R-FL-21
Randy Fine
R-FL-6
+ 12 more
Legislative timeline
2025-09-16 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2025-09-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-09-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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