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Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2999
Bill 118 s 2999, also known as the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that border patrol agents are paid during government shutdowns.
The bill specifically states that in the event of a government shutdown, funding will be provided to ensure that border patrol agents continue to receive their pay. This is important because border patrol agents play a crucial role in protecting the nation's borders and ensuring national security.
The bill has received bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring that border patrol agents are not financially impacted by government shutdowns. By guaranteeing their pay, the bill aims to maintain the effectiveness and morale of border patrol agents during times of political gridlock. Overall, the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act is a practical and necessary piece of legislation that seeks to support the men and women who work tirelessly to secure the nation's borders. It reflects a bipartisan effort to prioritize national security and the well-being of border patrol agents.
The bill specifically states that in the event of a government shutdown, funding will be provided to ensure that border patrol agents continue to receive their pay. This is important because border patrol agents play a crucial role in protecting the nation's borders and ensuring national security.
The bill has received bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of ensuring that border patrol agents are not financially impacted by government shutdowns. By guaranteeing their pay, the bill aims to maintain the effectiveness and morale of border patrol agents during times of political gridlock. Overall, the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act is a practical and necessary piece of legislation that seeks to support the men and women who work tirelessly to secure the nation's borders. It reflects a bipartisan effort to prioritize national security and the well-being of border patrol agents.
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Current Status of Bill S 2999
Bill S 2999 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill S 2999 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2023. Bill S 2999's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2999
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2999
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2999
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
A bill making continuing appropriations for certain employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the event of a Government shutdown.
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