House bill · H.R. 8029 (119th Congress)

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 2, 2026

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (U.S. Representative, AZ-6, Republican)

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Summary

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the remainder of FY2026. It also ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, because the continuing resolution (CR) that was funding DHS expired and a regular FY2026 DHS appropriations bill had not been enacted. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management; the Management Directorate; Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and the Office of Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Secret Service. The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and the Science and Technology Directorate. The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown. Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Appropriations · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on the Budget · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Appropriations · U.S. Senate, Senate Committee on the Budget · U.S. Senate.

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Recorded votes

Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseMar 26, 2026Result: Passed
(218) (206) (0) (8)
Vote: On Motion to Recommit
U.S. HouseMar 26, 2026Result: Failed
(210) (215) (0) (7)

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H.Res. 1131Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
U.S. House
Apr 2, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate.
U.S. Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 8029.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8029.
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 26, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 26, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Mar 26, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 26, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (roll no. 103).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).
Mar 26, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (roll no. 103).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).
Mar 26, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (roll no. 103).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).
Mar 26, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 104).
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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