# 119-s-3073: Pay Our Capitol Police Act

119-s-3073, Pay Our Capitol Police Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3073
- Congress: 119
- Title: Pay Our Capitol Police Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Continuing pay and benefits for the U.S. Capitol Police during gaps in fiscal year 2026 funding.** This bill would keep salaries, overtime, hazardous duty pay, and employer benefit contributions flowing for Capitol Police who the Chief designates as excepted employees or doing emergency work.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Keep Capitol Police pay flowing: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would provide emergency funding so certain Capitol Police members keep getting pay and benefits during any FY2026 funding lapse. It would apply to members the Chief says are excepted or doing emergency work, civilian staff the Chief says support them, and contractors the Chief…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5: Laken Riley Act
- 119-sres-585: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
- 119-sres-391: A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.
- 119-sres-255: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.
- 119-sres-220: A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".
- 119-sres-159: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

## Sources
- [119-s-3073 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3073)

## Related
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- [119-sres-585: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Camp…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-585)
- [119-sres-391: A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-391)
- [119-sres-255: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United State…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-255)
- [119-sres-220: A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-220)
- [119-sres-159: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., for…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-159)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3073 (as of 2026-04-21).