Bill · H.R. 7369· House(119-HR-7369)
United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Mills
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026'', establishes a specific reserve fund for the United States Capitol Police. The fund is intended to cover employee salaries and necessary expenses during a lapse in appropriations. A total of $50,000,000 is appropriated from the Treasury to establish this fund. The Chief of the Capitol Police can use these funds with the approval of the Capitol Police Board. Any remaining funds must be transferred back to the Treasury and rescinded by January 31, 2027. Finally, the Chief must submit a report on the fund's transactions to specific congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The fund protects the income of Capitol Police employees who are likely middle-income earners.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Ensuring the continuity of police operations helps maintain security in the urban areas of Washington, D.C.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill requires the Chief of the Capitol Police to submit a report on the fund's transactions to congressional committees.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill appropriates a new $50,000,000 from the Treasury to establish the reserve fund.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Salary and Expense Continuity: The establishment of the fund ensures that employees of the United States Capitol Police can receive their salaries and that necessary expenses are covered even during a lapse in appropriations (Section 2, subsection (a) and (b)).
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Financial Oversight: The requirement for the Chief of the Capitol Police to submit a report on the uses of and transactions relating to the fund provides a mechanism for congressional committees to review how the money was spent (Section 2, subsection (f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House