{"id":2049606,"date":"2023-09-29T12:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T16:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-resume-payments-for-border-patrol-and-ice-agents-in-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T12:59:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T16:59:59","slug":"gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-resume-payments-for-border-patrol-and-ice-agents-in-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-resume-payments-for-border-patrol-and-ice-agents-in-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP lawmaker proposes bill to reinstate payments for Border Patrol and ICE agents during shutdown."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-resume-payments-for-border-patrol-and-ice-agents-in-shutdown%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049606&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican\u200b Lawmakers Seek to Ensure Paychecks for Border Patrol and ICE Agents\u200b During Government Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>Republican lawmakers \u2062in the House are \u2062taking steps to ensure that Border Patrol employees and ICE agents continue to\u2062 receive their\u200c paychecks in the event of a \u200dgovernment shutdown. With the federal government\u200c facing a potential funding crisis on Sunday, these lawmakers are introducing the Homeland Heroes Pay Act to guarantee that these \u200bfederal workers are not left unpaid.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Those on the Front Lines<\/h3>\n<p>The Homeland Heroes Pay \u200dAct, introduced by Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, aims to\u200c secure the salaries\u200d of federal agents even \u200bif the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-resume-payments-for-border-patrol-and-ice-agents-in-shutdown\/\" title=\"GOP lawmaker proposes bill to reinstate payments for Border Patrol and ICE agents during shutdown.\">homeland security \u200dspending bill<\/a> is not finalized by Congress before the\u2063 deadline. This legislation specifically focuses on CBP\u200c agents who perform\u200c critical functions at the Southwest, Northern, and maritime border ports of entry. These functions include preventing the entry of \u200cterrorists, weapons, illegal \u200dimmigrants, illicit drugs, and contraband into the country.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Green emphasized the importance \u200dof protecting the hard-earned paychecks\u2063 of these brave men and women who are on the front lines of the border crisis. He stated, &#8220;We cannot allow the cost of congressional Democrats&#8217; refusal to pass an appropriations\u200c bill with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-biden-administration-could-use-endangered-mexican-mussels-to-shut-down-floating-border-wall\/\" title=\"Biden admin's potential use of endangered Mexican mussels to halt floating border wall.\">border \u200dsecurity measures<\/a> to fall on\u200b the \u2063shoulders of CBP and ICE. This legislation ensures that their paychecks are \u2064safeguarded in \u2064the event of a lapse in government funding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Extending Protection to ICE Agents<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to \u200dCBP\u2063 agents, the Homeland Heroes Pay\u200c Act\u200b also extends its protection to ICE agents responsible for immigration enforcement. This includes detaining or deporting illegal\u200b immigrants, as \u200dwell as leading investigations\u2062 into criminal \u200doperations, drug trades, and human trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>The bill has gained support \u200dfrom\u200d various co-sponsors, including House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, and several \u200dother representatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Avoiding Disruption During a Shutdown<\/h3>\n<p>The introduction of this legislation comes at a \u2062critical time, as both the House and Senate have yet to pass their annual \u2064Homeland Security appropriations bill.\u2062 Without this bill, the department will be left unfunded once federal funding\u200b expires on Sunday. \u2063During\u2063 a government shutdown, only essential personnel are allowed to continue working, and their pay is frozen\u2062 until a budget is passed\u2064 for the next fiscal year.<\/p>\n<p>While U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue overseeing border crossings, the processing of some visa applications may be affected. ICE will remain operational for deportations, but their focus is \u200clikely to be on individuals already in custody rather than detaining new individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The Homeland Heroes Pay\u200c Act is a \u2063response to the\u200d looming shutdown and the ongoing disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities. It aims to ensure \u2063that\u2062 the dedicated men and women protecting our borders and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-budget-bill-would-slash-border-protection-budget-by-half-billion-dollars\/\" title=\"Dem Budget Bill Would Slash Border Protection Budget by Half Billion Dollars\">enforcing immigration laws<\/a>\u2063 are \u200bnot financially burdened due to \u2064political gridlock.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does guaranteeing paychecks\u2063 for Border Patrol \u2062agents and ICE agents help prevent disruption in border security efforts?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  W a \u200cgovernment shutdown to \u200dcompromise the safety and security\u200c of\u2062 our country. These Border Patrol \u200dagents and \u2064ICE agents work tirelessly to protect our borders \u200band keep our communities safe. It is only\u200b fair that\u200d we ensure they continue \u200dto receive their\u200c paychecks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Preventing Disruption \u2063in\u2063 Border Security<\/h3>\n<p>A government shutdown can have significant consequences for border security. Without funding, the agencies responsible for securing our\u200d borders\u200d will be understaffed and\u200b unable to carry out their duties effectively. This can create vulnerabilities\u2063 and increase the risk of illegal activities at the border. By guaranteeing that these federal agents \u200creceive \u200dtheir paychecks,\u2064 the Homeland Heroes\u200d Pay Act will help prevent any disruption in \u2064border security \u200befforts.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, ensuring that\u200c these agents\u2062 are not left unpaid during a shutdown will also help mitigate any negative impact on their morale and motivation. Border security is a demanding job that requires dedication and sacrifice. If agents have\u200b concerns about their financial stability, it could affect\u2062 their\u200b performance and effectiveness on the job. By addressing these concerns through\u200d legislation, we can ensure \u200cthat these agents \u200bcan focus on their mission \u2064without any added stress.<\/p>\n<h3>A \u2062Bipartisan Issue<\/h3>\n<p>The Homeland Heroes Pay Act has received bipartisan support as lawmakers recognize the importance of providing stability and security to\u2063 our border patrol and ICE agents. Both parties agree that these federal employees should not become \u2063victims of \u2062political gridlock.\u2062 This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-push-to-ban-deceptive-ai-generated-ads-in-us-elections\/\" title=\"US lawmakers unite to outlaw misleading AI ads in American elections.\">bipartisan effort reflects<\/a> \u2063the broader recognition that border \u200dsecurity is a nonpartisan issue and that the safety of our nation should be\u200c prioritized above political differences.<\/p>\n<p>With the deadline \u2062for funding \u2063the government fast approaching,\u2063 Republican lawmakers\u2062 are working diligently to pass the Homeland Heroes Pay Act and ensure that these brave men and women on \u2063the front\u200d lines of border security are not left unpaid. By securing their paychecks, we can uphold our commitment \u200dto these federal workers and maintain\u200b the integrity of our border security efforts.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In the face of a potential government shutdown, Republican lawmakers are taking action \u2063to\u200d protect the paychecks of Border Patrol employees and ICE agents.\u2064 The Homeland Heroes Pay Act aims to \u2062ensure\u2063 that these federal workers continue to\u2062 receive their \u2063salaries, even if Congress fails to finalize the homeland security spending\u200b bill. This legislation not only guarantees financial stability for these brave men and \u200cwomen but also\u2064 safeguards our nation&#8217;s border security. With \u200cbipartisan support,\u200c this bill demonstrates a \u2063commitment to \u2062prioritizing the safety and security of our country above political differences. By passing the Homeland \u200cHeroes Pay Act, we can uphold our duty to protect \u2063those on the front lines of our border crisis and maintain the integrity of our border \u200csecurity efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican lawmakers in the House aim to secure paychecks for Border Patrol employees and ICE agents during a potential government shutdown. With funds expected to deplete on Sunday, Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green has proposed the Homeland Heroes Act to ensure federal workers receive their salaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2049607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2049606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2049606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2049607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2049606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2049606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2049606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}