Bill > HR5924

This bill provides continuing appropriations for the United States Capitol Police during a potential government shutdown in fiscal year 2026, ensuring that essential Capitol Police personnel and support staff can continue to be paid even if regular government funding is not in place. The bill authorizes funding for salaries, including overtime, hazardous duty pay, and various employee benefits for Capitol Police members deemed essential employees or performing emergency work, as well as civilian employees providing support to those members. It also allows for payment to Capitol Police contractors supporting essential personnel. The appropriations are limited and will terminate upon the earliest of three events: the enactment of specific Capitol Police appropriations 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 pay and allowances for the period between October 1, 2025, and the bill's enactment will be provided as soon as possible after the bill becomes law.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5924/all-info