Received in the Senate.
Summary
The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, ending the partial shutdown that began in February 2026. It funds the agency’s management, intelligence, enforcement, protection, and emergency‑response components and also authorizes back‑pay for employees affected by the shutdown. The bill adds reporting requirements to improve oversight of contracts, staffing and fund transfers.
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