Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026

The Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026 proposes to provide continuous funding for the salaries and benefits of employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). If enacted, the bill would authorize the government to pay CISA staff even during a lapse in federal appropriations, commonly known as a government shutdown. This includes standard pay rates, allowances, pay differentials, and other regular benefits.

The bill aims to prevent disruptions to the nation's cybersecurity workforce during political budget disputes. By ensuring that personnel remain paid, the legislation seeks to maintain the agency's ability to protect critical infrastructure and federal networks without the risk of staff furloughs or financial hardship for employees. The proposal specifies that these funds would only be used for employees not already being paid through other sources and would eventually be charged against the agency's regular budget once a formal appropriations bill is signed into law.

For everyday citizens, this bill is designed to bolster national security by keeping cyber defenses active regardless of the status of the federal budget. It proposes a safeguard to ensure that the experts responsible for defending against digital threats to power grids, water systems, and government data remain on the job and compensated during periods of fiscal uncertainty.