United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Representative Mills, would create a $50 million emergency reserve fund specifically for the United States Capitol Police.
• The money is intended to pay the salaries of officers and staff if the government shuts down and regular funding is not available.
• The Chief of the Capitol Police would be allowed to use these funds for payroll and other essential costs only during a lapse in federal appropriations.
• This plan aims to ensure that the people responsible for protecting the Capitol building can stay on the job and get paid even during political budget standoffs.
• Any money left in the fund at the end of 2026 must be returned to the U.S. Treasury, and the police department must provide a report to Congress on how the money was used.

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