WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) co-sponsored the Pay Our Capitol Police Act to ensure members of the United States Capitol Police, their civilian staff, and essential contractors continue to receive pay during a government shutdown.
“Capitol Police is showing up every day to protect folks like Chuck Schumer who keep voting against paying them. That’s dedication to our country. They deserve a lot of credit—and more importantly, a paycheck,” said Dr. Cassidy.
Cassidy was joined by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in supporting the bill.
The Pay Our Capitol Police Act provides:
- Continuing appropriations to pay members of the Capitol Police performing active service.
- Pay for civilian employees and contractors who directly support Capitol Police operations.
- Automatic coverage during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect, retroactive to Oct. 1, 2025.
The bill is effective immediately upon enactment and remains in place until the passage of the next appropriations legislation or Sept. 30, 2026.
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