Homeland Heroes Pay Act

# Homeland Heroes Pay Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Homeland Heroes Pay Act would ensure that certain border and immigration enforcement officers continue to receive paychecks during a government shutdown. Specifically, it would provide funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at borders and ports of entry, as well as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who conduct immigration enforcement and criminal investigations.

These employees would be designated as "mission critical" and continue working without pay interruption if Congress fails to pass a budget. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects CBP and ICE personnel who work on border security and immigration enforcement. Secondarily, it affects taxpayers who would continue funding these agencies during a shutdown, and potentially the general public's experience at border crossings and ports of entry, which would remain staffed. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No vote or passage is guaranteed at this stage.