H.R. 5849 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, Oct 28, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryPays Capitol Police during government shutdowns
When Congress can't agree on a budget and government operations pause, many federal workers stop getting paid. This bill would make sure Capitol Police officers keep receiving their salaries and have money for expenses during those shutdowns. It's basically saying this particular group of federal employees wouldn't have to wait for their paychecks when the rest of government shuts down.
How it affects you
If you're a Capitol Police officer, this means you'd get paid even when a government shutdown happens. For everyone else, it mainly ensures the officers who protect the Capitol building and members of Congress can stay on the job without financial hardship during budget disputes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 28, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5849
A BILL
USCP Act
Sponsor: Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL-2) · Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 28, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.”