What does Preamble of Pay Our Capitol Police Act do?

This bill aims to ensure payment for Capitol Police officers, employees, and contractors during government shutdowns, specifically referencing the shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. The bill was introduced in the Senate on November 3, 2025, by Mr. Lujan and Mr. Heinrich.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pay Our Capitol Police Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pay Our Capitol Police Act.

What does APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRACTORS OF of Pay Our Capitol Police Act do?

This section provides appropriations from the Treasury to pay officers, employees, and contractors of the Capitol Police during a government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025. The appropriations cover standard pay, allowances, benefits, and payments for Capitol Police officers and employees during the shutdown period. Contractors providing support to Capitol Police officers during the shutdown may also receive payment, as determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police. Expenditures made under this section will be charged to the Capitol Police's appropriation once a regular or continuing appropriation becomes law. The appropriations and authority granted by this section are available until the enactment of appropriations for the Capitol Police or the legislative branch, or until September 30, 2026, whichever occurs first. This Act has a retroactive effective date of September 30, 2025.

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Pay Our Capitol Police Act

Last updated: 11/3/2025 · Introduced: 11/3/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill provides appropriations to ensure Capitol Police officers, employees, and contractors receive standard pay, allowances, and benefits during government shutdowns beginning October 1, 2025.
Contractors supporting the Capitol Police may also receive payments during shutdowns, as determined by the Chief of the Capitol Police.
Expenditures made under this act will be charged to the Capitol Police's appropriation once regular or continuing appropriations are enacted, with authority available until September 30, 2026.

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