Bill · H.R. 5398· House(119-HR-5398)
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Huizenga
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026," aims to provide funding for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel during a government shutdown. It covers fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funding specifically targets law enforcement personnel, certain employees or contractors determined necessary by the Secretary, and members, civilian personnel, and contractors of the United States Coast Guard. These appropriations remain active until a regular appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted, or until January 1, 2027.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill ensures continuity of DHS law enforcement and Coast Guard personnel during government shutdowns.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensures Pay for Law Enforcement: This provides pay and allowances for DHS law enforcement personnel, including those in specific classification series like 0083, 1801, 1802, 1811, 1881, 1895, 1896, or 2181, during a shutdown (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Maintains Essential DHS Functions: The bill allows for the funding of employees or contractors deemed necessary by the Secretary to handle administrative, payroll, distribution, accounting, and commercial accounts functions (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Supports the Coast Guard: This provision ensures that members, civilian personnel, and contractors of the United States Coast Guard can receive pay during a shutdown (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana