Cory Mills (R-FL)
United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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 Any remaining funds must be transferred back to the Treasury and rescinded by January 31, 2027.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
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The fund protects the income of Capitol Police employees who are likely middle-income earners.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Ensuring the continuity of police operations helps maintain security in the urban areas of Washington, D.C.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Chief of the Capitol Police to submit a report on the fund's transactions to congressional committees.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The fund protects the income of Capitol Police employees who are likely middle-income earners. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Ensuring the continuity of police operations helps maintain security in the urban areas of Washington, D.C.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Chief of the Capitol Police to submit a report on the fund's transactions to congressional committees.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill provides financial stability for police operations during legislative funding lapses.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The fund ensures that existing jobs are maintained through steady salary payments during government shutdowns. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill appropriates a new $50,000,000 from the Treasury to establish the reserve fund.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House