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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1916· House(119-HR-1916)

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025

Rep. De La Cruz
Age: 52 years
Texas
Introduced
3/6/2025
Last activity
3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Monica De La Cruz
Cosponsors
Republican - 19Democrat - 1
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025," focuses on funding for specific federal employees. It aims to provide appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to cover salaries and expenses. Specifically, it targets U.S. Border Patrol Agents and officers of the Office of Field Operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This funding is intended to cover those who are excepted from furlough during a lapse in discretionary appropriations.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+3

    By ensuring salaries are paid during a shutdown, the bill maintains continuous staffing levels for border security operations.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1

    The bill provides financial stability for federal employees who fall within middle-income brackets.

  • Would women be better off under this?+1

    The bill ensures pay continuity for all protected CBP employees regardless of gender.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill allocates necessary sums from the Treasury to cover salaries during a lapse in discretionary appropriations.