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S 3073119th CongressIn Committee
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-South Carolina)
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill, titled the 'Pay Our Capitol Police Act', provides continuing appropriations to fund the United States Capitol Police during government shutdowns, ensuring uninterrupted payment for essential personnel salaries, benefits, and contractor support through fiscal year 2026 until regular appropriations are enacted.
Key Points
- 1The legislation appropriates necessary funds for Capitol Police salaries including overtime, hazardous duty pay, health benefits, and retirement contributions during periods when fiscal year 2026 appropriations are not in effect.
- 2It covers both sworn officers deemed essential by the Capitol Police Chief and civilian employees providing direct support to those officers during government shutdown scenarios.
- 3Funding remains available until enactment of regular Capitol Police appropriations, legislative branch funding without this provision, or September 30, 2026, with retroactive payment provisions for the shutdown period.
Impact Areas
United States Capitol Police sworn officersCapitol Police civilian support staffContractors providing essential security services to the Capitol complex
Generated by legislative-analyst-v3 on Nov 1, 2025