Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
- Introduced Mar 20
- Committee Mar 20
- Passed House Mar 26
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Summary
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Full summary21 paragraphs
This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the remainder of FY2026. It also ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, because the continuing resolution (CR) that was funding DHS expired and a regular FY2026 DHS appropriations bill had not been enacted.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including
- the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
- the Management Directorate;
- Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and
- the Office of Inspector General.
In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
- the Transportation Security Administration,
- the U.S. Coast Guard, and
- the U.S. Secret Service.
The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including
- the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
- the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
- the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
- the Science and Technology Directorate.
The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown.
Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 20, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMar 20, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Apr 2, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 104).Mar 26, 2026
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).Mar 26, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2751-2752)Mar 26, 2026
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8029, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseMs. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2750)Mar 26, 2026
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8029.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2731-2750)Mar 26, 2026
All actions15
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 20, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Mar 20, 2026
Bill record
Text versions2
- Engrossed in HouseMar 26, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 20, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- House Appropriations CommitteeReferred To Mar 20, 2026
- House Budget CommitteeReferred To Mar 20, 2026
Sponsor and cosponsors0 cosponsors
- Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6)Sponsor, Mar 20, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles2
- Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActShort Title(s) as Passed House
- Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects48
Related bills6
- H.R. 7147 119th, Related bill Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
- H.R. 4213 119th, Related bill Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.R. 7744 119th, Related bill Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.Res. 1131 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
- H.R. 8173 119th, Related bill Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
- H.R. 8206 119th, Related bill Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.