Border Patrol and Customs Agent Pay

Summary#

The bill would provide money to pay the salaries and expenses of U.S. Border Patrol agents and Customs officers who are required to keep working during a lapse in discretionary funding in fiscal year 2025. It would apply to lapses beginning after the bill is enacted.

What it means for you#

Covered agents and officers would have funding for their pay and expenses during a qualifying shutdown. The bill does not describe direct changes for the public.

Expenses#

The bill authorizes whatever sums are necessary, but it does not state a specific amount.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.