S 3073 · in committee · significant
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill ensures Capitol Police officers and support staff continue receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.
- It affects Capitol Police members required to work and civilian employees supporting them during the shutdown.
- The appropriations last until normal FY2026 funding is passed or September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How should Congress decide which federal employees receive continued pay during a shutdown, and what principles should guide that decision?
- 02
What trade-offs exist between ensuring Capitol Police operations continue versus extending shutdown funding to other essential federal agencies?
- 03
Does guaranteeing Capitol Police paychecks during shutdowns create different incentives for Congress compared to when all federal workers face furloughs?
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Sponsor · R-SC
Tim Scott
Citizen cosponsors
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Introduced 2025-10-29
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Legislative timeline
2025-10-29 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
2025-10-29 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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