Ensures border agents and certain contractors would get paid during a government shutdown.
This bill would ensure that essential U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees would get paid during a government shutdown. Certain contractors for these agencies would also continue to receive pay. Instead of working without immediate pay or stopping work, these workers would receive their salaries and benefits right away.
During a government shutdown, essential U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees are required to work but do not get paid until the shutdown ends. Many contractors also stop work or are not paid. If this bill becomes law, these essential employees and certain critical contractors would continue to receive their pay and benefits without interruption during a shutdown, using money set aside specifically for this purpose.
S 3681 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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