The main purpose of this legislation is to ensure that certain employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continue to receive their salaries and expenses during a government shutdown in the fiscal year 2026. This is particularly aimed at Border Patrol agents and officers who are deemed essential and will be required to work even when other government functions are halted due to a lack of funding. Key provisions of the legislation include the allocation of necessary funds from the U.S.