Congress ensures Capitol Police stay paid during shutdown
S. 3094 — Pay Our Capitol Police Act · Filed by Ben Luján (D-NM) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Nov 3, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill appropriates emergency funds to pay Capitol Police officers, employees, and their contractors during the government shutdown that began October 1, 2025. It ensures these workers receive their regular salaries, benefits, and contractor payments without interruption, and charges those costs back to the Capitol Police budget once normal appropriations resume.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward emergency appropriation measure designed to ensure continuity of pay for a specific federal workforce during a shutdown. It is a narrow, targeted appropriation with no broader policy implications.
What the text implies
- The retroactive effective date (September 30, 2025) means the bill, if enacted after October 1, would cover all unpaid wages from the shutdown's start, creating a retroactive entitlement to back pay.
- The bill does not require Capitol Police to prioritize which contractors receive payment if funds are insufficient, potentially creating disputes over contractor compensation hierarchy.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
Capitol Police officers and employees; Capitol Police contractors providing support services