WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and four of his Republican colleagues in supporting the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act, which would ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents and contractors are paid in the case of a government shutdown.

Sen. Johnson said, “The record-breaking number of migrants pouring across our southern border does not stop during a government shutdown, and our Border Patrol officers go to work every day during a shutdown—without a paycheck. This bill ensures these agents do not miss a paycheck while they work tirelessly to stem the tide of Biden’s disastrous border policies.”

National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd said, "Border Patrol Agents are some of the most patriotic people in this country. We love our nation and we love our fellow citizens, and if we have to, we will work without pay. However, thanks to Senator Scott’s bill, we might not have to worry about protecting our borders while also worrying about keeping food on the table for our families. We appreciate Senator Scott’s willingness to look out for the well being of all brave agents on the frontlines and we encourage Congress to quickly pass his bill into law."

Sens. Johnson and Scott are joined on this legislation by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.).

The full text of the bill can be found here.

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