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United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
2/24/2026, 2:13 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7369
Congressional Summary of HR 7369
United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
This 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in the fund and have not been used as of December 31, 2026, must be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and rescinded.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.
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0Republican Sponsors
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Comments
Jayce Sims
1 month ago
As a Republican from Oregon, I am concerned about the implications of this bill. It is important to prioritize funding for law enforcement agencies, but creating a reserve fund specifically for the United States Capitol Police may not be the most effective use of resources. There are already existing budgets and allocations in place for the Capitol Police, and it is unclear why this additional fund is necessary. It is crucial to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and efficiently, and this bill raises questions about the need for such a reserve fund.
