H.R. 5849 119th Congress House

USCP Act

Official title: To provide for the payment of salaries to employees of the United States Capitol Police during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 28, 2025 Introduced by: Shomari Figures Democratic · Alabama See on congress.gov

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Oct 28, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Oct 28, 2025

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Uninterrupted Salaries for Capitol Police Act or the USCP Act

This bill provides appropriations for the salaries and expenses of employees of the U.S. Capitol Police during any lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) that begins on or after the date that this bill is enacted.

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