Rep. Al Green Says Congress Should Not Receive Pay While Federal Workers Go Unpaid During Shutdowns
May 20, 2026 Press Release (Washington
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Rep. Al Green Introduces Bills for Increased TSA Pay & Federal Employee Back Pay During Shutdowns
May 20, 2026 Press Release (Washington
Rep. Cuellar Commends End to 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Restored Pay for Frontline Personnel
Homeland Security (DHS) and end the 76-day shutdown: “I welcome this long-overdue, bipartisan step to reopen … earned. This welcome action ends a 76-day shutdown and delivers certainty for the frontline personnel who protect
Rep. Menefee Introduces the Special Election Timeliness (SET) Act
Beautiful Bill, through the longest government shutdown in American history, and through hurricane season. A prolonged vacancy does
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Ending the DHS Shutdown Without Funding ICE and CBP
this bill finally ends a record 75-day shutdown of DHS and provides hard-working federal employees—including … Democrats repeatedly proposed funding these agencies throughout this shutdown while negotiations on immigration enforcement activities continue
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Passage of DHS Funding Bill
months, Democrats pushed legislation to avoid the DHS shutdown - a bill identical to the Senate bill that passed
Immigration
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Minority Issues
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Human Rights
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Continues to Have His Pay Withheld as Republicans Play Games with TSA Pay; Republicans Must End Their Shutdown Game
Republicans to stop playing President Trump’s shutdown game, which is designed to force Republicans to pass this … entitled, “Trump endorses Republican plan to end DHS shutdown
Congressman Al Green Supports Splitting ICE from Homeland Security Funding, So That TSA Workers Are Paid and Wait Times Are Reduced.
required that payroll withhold my salary until the shutdown is over and TSA workers have received the paychecks … real reason for the continuation of the shutdown is President Trump's desire to bust the filibuster rule
Rep. Al Green Calls Out President Trump for Continuing Shutdown to Kill Senate 60 Vote, Filibuster Rule
March 25, 2026 Press Release (Washington
Johnson Introduces Bill Requiring DHS to Maintain Communication with Congressional Offices During Shutdowns
Homeland Security (DHS), even during a government shutdown. “I visited ICE’s Dallas Field Office to demand answers … answers they need even during a government shutdown.” The legislation requires DHS to maintain communication with congressional offices
Education
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Gun Violence Prevention
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Health and Fitness
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Rep. Cuellar Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
keep the government open and functioning because shutdowns hurt families, undermine public safety, and weaken essential services people … responsibly and with accountability. “In this instance, a shutdown would not stop DHS from operating
Blue Collar Jobs
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Veterans
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
National Security
Congressman Veasey released the following statement: Important Government Shutdown Information On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown
Congressman Al Green to Hold a Press Conference Urging Immediate Swearing-In of Winner of January 31 Congressional Election
Congressional District Special Election amid a possible government shutdown. At the press conference, Congressman Green will share … must end as soon as possible. A government shutdown does not excuse delaying the swearing
Congressman Al Green Held a Press Conference Urging Immediate Swearing-In of the Winner of the Texas 18th Congressional District Special Election Amid Possible Government Shutdown
sworn in without delay amid a possible government shutdown. Congressman Green warned of the harmful impact continued delays … must end as soon as possible. A government shutdown does not excuse delaying the swearing
Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Restore ACA Tax Credits for Millions of Americans, Nearly 100k El Pasoans
over the cliff, even greenlighting the longest government shutdown ever to avoid working with Democrats to protect these
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 50 Lawmakers in Call to Provide Additional Funding for the Federal Public Defender Program in FY26 Budget
restart until the government shutdown ended this November, resulting in over four months without pay. More than eighty
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Troy Carter, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Flood Insurance from Lapsing During Government Shutdowns
Program (NFIP) from lapsing during future federal government shutdowns. “When the government shuts down, new flood insurance policies … Extension Act to ensure continuous reliable coverage. Government shutdowns should not jeopardize people’s homes or FEMA