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Summary

**HR 8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act** This bill would ensure that certain Department of Homeland Security employees continue receiving their paychecks during government shutdowns. **What it does:** The legislation would authorize continued pay for DHS personnel deemed essential for national security, even when the federal government shuts down due to budget disagreements.

**Who it affects:** DHS employees in critical roles such as: - Border security agents - TSA airport screeners - Coast Guard personnel - Immigration enforcement officers - Cybersecurity staff **What would change:** Currently, during shutdowns, many federal employees either don't work or work without pay until the government reopens. This bill would guarantee these homeland security workers receive their regular salaries throughout any shutdown period. **Current status:** The bill is under review in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The goal is to maintain essential security operations without disrupting pay for these workers during budget impasses.

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