Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7369

Capitol Police: Emergency Pay Fund

United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026

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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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Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7369

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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