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S 3073 · in committee · significant

Pay Our Capitol Police Act

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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  1. 01

    How should Congress decide which federal employees receive continued pay during a shutdown, and what principles should guide that decision?

  2. 02

    What trade-offs exist between ensuring Capitol Police operations continue versus extending shutdown funding to other essential federal agencies?

  3. 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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Tim Scott

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Introduced 2025-10-29

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-10-29 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

  2. 2025-10-29 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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