This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Appropriations. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
While there is often support for paying law enforcement, bills like this usually get stuck in committee or replaced by a larger deal to reopen the whole government.
Key Points
This bill would make sure Capitol Police officers and staff get their regular paychecks even while the government is shut down. It covers their normal pay, benefits, and extra pay for special shifts.
The plan also includes money to pay contractors who support the police force. The Chief of the Capitol Police would decide which contractors are necessary to keep the department running.
If passed, the law would apply backward to the start of the shutdown on October 1, 2025. This ensures workers do not lose money for the time they have already worked without pay.
The funding would stop once Congress passes a regular budget or a temporary spending bill for the legislative branch. It is a temporary fix to help law enforcement officers during a budget standoff.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Nov 3, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Nov 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
Bill NumberS 3094
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
