S. 4174 — A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown.

S. 4174 — A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to provide financial compensation to employees of the Department of Homeland Security who worked without pay during a government shutdown that began on February 14, 2026. The bill aims to ensure that these employees receive a one-time premium payment as recognition for their work during this difficult period. Key provisions of the legislation include a definition of who qualifies as an "unpaid employee." This includes any employee of an agency affected by the shutdown who worked during that time but did not receive any pay for their efforts.