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Senator Gallego Proposes 10% Bonus for DHS Workers Amid Shutdown

3/25/2026

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D) introduced legislation on March 24, 2026 to provide a 10% bonus to over 100,000 employees of the Homeland Security Department.
The bonus targets workers who have continued to work without pay since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February.
If the standoff continues, DHS workers, including 50,000 Transportation Security Administration airport security officers, will miss their second full paycheck on Friday.

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D) introduced legislation on March 24, 2026 to provide a 10% bonus to over 100,000 employees of the Homeland Security Department.
The bonus targets workers who have continued to work without pay since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February.
If the standoff continues, DHS workers, including 50,000 Transportation Security Administration airport security officers, will miss their second full paycheck on Friday.