Homeland Heroes Pay Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5841 Homeland Heroes Pay Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5841

The "Homeland Heroes Pay Act" (H.R. 5841) was introduced in the 118th Congress on September 29, 2023. The bill aims to address pay concerns related to homeland security personnel. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include adjustments to compensation for these individuals and potential enhancements to benefits or allowances. Additional details can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 5841

Homeland Heroes Pay Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2024.

If a lapse in appropriations occurs in FY2024, the bill provides continuing appropriations for the salaries and expenses of (1) CBP officers and agents who are performing mission critical functions at U.S. southwest, northern, and maritime border ports of entry, and between such ports of entry; and (2) ICE officers and agents who conduct immigration enforcement and investigations of criminal operations and organizations.

The bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2024.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5841

Bill HR 5841 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill HR 5841 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2023. Bill HR 5841's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 29, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5841

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5841

Homeland Heroes Pay Act

Making continuing appropriations for the salary and expenses of certain excepted employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.