Capitol Police Reserve Fund Bill

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in the fund and have not been used as of December 31, 2026, must be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and rescinded.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.

1. This bill creates a special fund for the United States Capitol Police. 2. The fund will help pay salaries and necessary expenses during budget gaps. 3. It allocates $50 million from the Treasury for this purpose. 4. The Capitol Police Chief can use this fund with approval from the Capitol Police Board. 5. Unused funds must be returned to the Treasury by January 31, 2027.

This bill affects Capitol Police officers and staff who rely on consistent salary payments.