ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER HRM Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1:20PM ‘A Message from Commissioner McAleenan fa kort Letter to Creditor - Dec 2018 pdf, SF-8 Agency Information pdt Services Fact Sheet pdf Sent on behalf of CBP Commissioner Kevin ‘McAleenan ti who I want to thank you for your dedicated service and patience during this challenging time. Fea ae 28 you bs are excepted and on duty, showing up each day and protecting others with commitment an‘ ee going without pay—your efforts are deeply appreciated. For _ temporarily furloughed, your contributions are missed greatly, "as soon as possible. For all of the CBP team, including your famil __ mission speaks to the professionalism and resilience of our officers, ply honored to be associated with you. ‘those critical members of our team wl ‘and we look forward to having you back at work lies, your steadfast commitment to our ‘agents, and mission support. I remain . discussion over the ¢ current shutdown presents significant challenges and uncertainty for all of us. The 4 eS we need to carry out our mission, including border pei, cael ae es a jents is a criti ile we work to inform Congres® ritically important one, While we Il of you and of the fact that you did not receive a olution to the shutdown, I am very mindful of the impact on al heck last weekend. entire leadership team is committed to minimizing the financial impact of the lapse on our families. We are with DHS to ensure payroll processing is the first priority as soon as we have an appropriation. It's tant to note that Congress has passed a bill that, once the President signs and we have an ‘would authorize back pay for all employees, whether currently excepted or furloughed. That has ‘policy in the past and I will continue to advocate for it. : of you who have been asked to conduct official travel or who have travel card balances that are d with DHS and the travel card company to “re-age” delinquent balances for accounts that their families may have questions about the impact of the partial ices. Fortunately, coverage under the Federal Employee Health ance Program will continue without interruption. More used employee benefits and services is contained in the €xperience financial difficulty as a result of the delay in pay, ur financial institutions, as many are offering no-interest mutdown. Attached is a letter to your creditors you may istance Program services continue to be available 24 employees and eligible family members free