The Senate late Friday approved a stopgap funding measure to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a move that would restore pay for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners and other furloughed DHS employees — but the partial DHS shutdown will continue until the House passes the Senate plan or adopts an alternative, according to The Hill.
- What passed: The Senate approved a DHS funding bill to reopen most of DHS, The Hill reported.
- Who’s covered: The measure would restore funding affecting TSA operations and pay, according to The Hill.
- Who’s not covered: The bill excludes funding for two immigration agencies, leaving parts of DHS unfunded, The Hill reported.
- What happens next: House action is required before the measure can take effect; until then, the partial DHS shutdown continues, according to The Hill.
- Pay impact: TSA pay and broader DHS payroll impacts depend on when Congress completes action and the bill is enacted, The Hill reported.
Brief context: DHS is operating under a partial shutdown as Congress works to finalize appropriations. The Senate’s action is designed to restart funding for most DHS components while leaving unresolved disputes over funding for immigration-related agencies, according to The Hill. Until the House votes, DHS employees and contractors in unfunded components remain subject to shutdown rules, and affected workers may face delayed pay depending on their status and the timing of enactment.
For federal employees and service members who travel frequently, the immediate operational concern is TSA staffing and checkpoint throughput. For DHS civilians — including TSA screeners — the practical issue is pay continuity: a Senate vote alone does not restore pay; the bill must clear the House and be signed into law. Workers should continue following agency guidance on reporting status, timekeeping, and shutdown procedures until official notice of restored funding is issued.
For background on how shutdowns typically affect federal pay and back pay timelines, see FedBrief’s explainer: https://fedbrief.org/.
Source: The Hill (live updates), “Trump DHS shutdown; TSA; Iran” (URL below).
SOURCE ATTRIBUTION: The Hill — https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5802558-live-updates-trump-dhs-shutdown-tsa-iran/