United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
Plain Language Summary
# United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would create a special reserve fund to pay U.S. Capitol Police officers and cover their operating expenses if there's a lapse in government funding. A lapse occurs when Congress hasn't approved a budget or continuing resolution, which can temporarily halt government operations. Rather than have Capitol Police go without pay during such shutdowns, this fund would act as a financial cushion to keep the force operational. **Who it affects and key details:** The bill primarily affects U.S.
Capitol Police employees and the operations that protect the Capitol building and Congress. The reserve fund would only be used during actual funding lapses and any money not spent by December 31, 2026, would be returned to the Treasury and canceled. Sponsor Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) introduced the bill, aiming to ensure essential security operations continue even during budget disputes. **Current status:** HR 7369 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026This bill establishes the United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund for the payment of employee salaries and necessary expenses of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) during a lapse in appropriations for the USCP. The bill also provides appropriations for the fund.The fund may only be used to make payments for employee salaries and necessary expenses of the USCP after the start, and before the end, of a lapse in appropriations with respect to the USCP.Under the bill, any amounts that remain in the fund and have not been used as of December 31, 2026, must be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and rescinded. The unused funds must be transferred by January 31, 2027.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.