Bill > S3073

This bill provides continuing appropriations for the United States Capitol Police during a potential government shutdown in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the bill authorizes funding to ensure that Capitol Police members deemed essential employees or performing emergency work, as well as supporting civilian employees and contractors, continue to receive salaries, benefits, and compensation. These appropriations include critical payments for overtime, hazardous duty pay, health insurance, retirement contributions, social security, professional liability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and recruitment and retention bonuses. The funding will be available until one of three events occurs: the enactment of specific appropriations for the Capitol Police through September 30, 2026; the enactment of legislative branch appropriations without funding for the Capitol Police; or September 30, 2026. The bill is designed to take effect retroactively from October 1, 2025, with a provision to ensure that any unpaid wages from that date until the bill's enactment will be paid as soon as possible. This legislation aims to protect the financial stability and operational readiness of the Capitol Police during potential budget uncertainty.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3073/all-info