# Texas lawmaker moves to make sure Border Patrol agents get paid during pending shutdown | Fox News

## Border security
### Texas Rep Monica De La Cruz is introducing the legislation

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Published March 7, 2025 10:16am EST

     

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"Border Patrol Agents go above and beyond to ensure our communities are protected and our border is secure," De La Cruz said in a statement.

"Under President Trump’s leadership, Border Patrol Agents can fully carry out their duties and, as a result, are reporting historically low numbers of illegal crossings. We cannot let politics jeopardize their hard-earned paycheck," she said. The bill has 16 co-sponsors, including lawmakers from states along the border.

The bill’s reintroduction comes amid concerns about whether there could be a  in the coming weeks. Congressional negotiators punted FY 2025 funding twice since October by passing a continuing resolution.

Close-up of a CBP Border Patrol Federal Agent patch in St Johns County on I-95 in St Johns County, Florida, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
(Stephanie Keith for Fox News Digital)

Congress could risk a partial  on President Donald Trump's watch if nothing is done by the end of March 14. To avoid that, however, GOP leaders are looking to pass another continuing resolution, this time through the end of fiscal year 2025.

However, lawmakers are at an impasse over the Democratic demands that the resolution include assurances that Trump will not overstep Congress and spend less money than what is appropriated.

De La Cruz’s bill, should it pass, would prevent any Border Patrol agents being affected if that did happen.



#### Fox News' Liz Elkind contributed to this report.

Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.

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