H.R. 5260 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
H.R. 5260 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 10, 2025, sponsored by Monica De La Cruz with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2026. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Sep 10, 2025)
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