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Witness urges swift passage of H.R. 8029, saying DHS personnel are working without pay
Summary
A witness testifying before a House Rules Committee urged swift passage of H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, saying parts of the Department of Homeland Security have been shut down and that mission‑critical employees are working without guaranteed pay.
A witness testifying to the House Rules Committee on H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, urged lawmakers to approve the measure immediately to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and ensure personnel are paid.
The witness said the department has been "shuttered by Senate Democrats for nearly 50% of the fiscal year," leaving DHS workers and critical missions "in limbo," and said employees have been "reported to work without pay." The witness added that "that is heartless. That is unfair. And that is cruel."
The testimony blamed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer…
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