HB5398: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide salary and expenses for Department of Homeland Security personnel during a Government shutdown during fiscal year 2026 or fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
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HB5398: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Bill Huizenga
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (24)
Lauren Boebert
Claudia Tenney
Jennifer Kiggans
Brad Finstad
Aaron Bean