President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal officials to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue receiving pay during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, according to Fox News. The order targets pay continuity for TSA personnel working without a current DHS appropriation.
- Action: Trump signed an executive order aimed at ensuring TSA workers are paid during a DHS shutdown, Fox News reported.
- Who it affects: TSA employees—including front-line screeners and other TSA personnel—whose pay can be disrupted during a lapse in DHS funding.
- Agency scope: The action is tied to a DHS shutdown (a lapse in appropriations affecting DHS components), per Fox News.
- Purpose: Maintain pay continuity for TSA workers required to report to duty during a funding lapse, Fox News said.
- Mechanism: The executive order directs federal officials to take steps to keep TSA pay flowing during the shutdown, according to the report.
- Timing: Fox News reported the order was signed amid the DHS shutdown; the article did not specify additional implementation dates in the summary provided.
Brief context
During a lapse in appropriations, many federal employees are either furloughed or required to work as “excepted” employees. TSA screening operations typically continue because aviation security is treated as essential to protect life and property. That can result in employees reporting to duty while pay is delayed until funding is restored or alternative funding mechanisms are used.
Fox News reported the White House move was intended to address that gap specifically for TSA personnel during the DHS shutdown. The report characterized the order as a directive to federal officials to ensure TSA workers receive pay despite the funding lapse.
What it means for you
- If you’re TSA: The order is intended to prevent missed paychecks during a DHS shutdown, but employees should still monitor official TSA/DHS guidance on payroll timing and any required administrative steps.
- If you’re another DHS employee: The Fox News report focuses on TSA; it does not indicate the same pay directive applies across all DHS components.
- If you need pay basics: Federal shutdown pay rules and timelines can vary by status (furloughed vs. excepted). For reference tools, see FedInfo’s federal pay resources: https://fedinfo.org/.
Source: Fox News Politics, “Trump signs executive order ensuring TSA workers are paid during DHS shutdown,” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-executive-order-ensuring-tsa-workers-paid-during-dhs-shutdown