DHS calls back thousands of furloughed workers, putting staff in ...
The Department of Homeland Security is ordering thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as much of the agency remains unfunded.
wjla.comDirect answer: Yes. DHS has recalled furloughed employees and moved many to paid, exempt or regular paid-status, with instructions to return on their next scheduled shift, while the shutdown and funding uncertainties continue. Several outlets reported that the recall uses available funds to pay workers for now, but further pay depends on Congress and funding actions.[1][3]
What this means now
- The recall affects thousands of DHS staff, including FEMA personnel, who are being told to report to duty and be paid, at least temporarily.[3][1]
- DHS indicates pay is being processed from whatever funds are currently available, but warns that those funds could run out and require新的 notifications on status.[1][3]
Recent developments and context
- The move aims to maintain national security and disaster readiness despite the ongoing funding gap, framing the recall as necessary emergency action.[1]
- Coverage notes this is a partial workaround to keep critical functions operating, but it remains contingent on Congress approving funding to sustain pay and operations long-term.[2][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific recall dates, which agencies are involved (e.g., DHS, FEMA, CISA), and summarize any state or local impacts. I can also provide a brief timeline of what happened and what to expect next, with sources.