House Bill Guarantees Shutdown Pay For ICE And Border Patrol, Boosting DHS Enforcement Push

Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 to ensure ICE, Border Patrol, CBP officers, TSA, Secret Service police, Coast Guard, and other DHS law enforcement are paid during any FY26 shutdown (through Jan. 1, 2027 unless extended). The bill mirrors "Pay Our Troops" provisions and aims to maintain morale and operational readiness. It aligns with a broader trend of pay protections, incentives, and recruitment drives expanding DHS enforcement capacity ahead of FY26 funding fights.