Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Restore Pay for Capitol Police During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) in introducing the Pay Our Capitol Police Act, legislation that would make certain members of the United States Capitol Police, their civilian staff and essential contractors continue to receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown. The Pay Our Capitol Police Act was also cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).

"The men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police risk their lives defending our Capitol, and I am thankful for their service," said Sen. Moran. "This legislation would make certain Capitol Police officers, who protect those who work in the Capitol and the thousands of people who visit it every day, receive paychecks during the ongoing shutdown."

"The United States Capitol Police performs an essential service to our nation, protecting our nation's Capitol and all who serve within it," said Sen. Tim Scott. "The Pay Our Capitol Police Act guarantees they receive the pay and support they have earned. These officers protect the American people and an institution of our democracy, and they should not have to miss paychecks because of political games in Washington."

"The brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police work tirelessly every day to protect us and those that visit the Capitol complex," said Sen. Mullin. "While the Democrats continue to play politics with paychecks, the Pay Our Capitol Police Act will ensure our officers are supported."

"Even during the Schumer Shutdown, Capitol Police officers have tirelessly shown up to protect Congress and the public," said Sen. Cramer. "The Pay Our Capitol Police Act is the least we can do to ensure our officers will get paid for their service without any more delay or disruption."

"It's foolish not to pay the police officers who protect the U.S. Capitol because of the Schumer Shutdown. They deserve better," said Sen. Graham.

"It is despicable that Democrats continue to drag the Schumer Shutdown on, gladly accepting their own paychecks while refusing to open the government or pay our hardworking federal law enforcement, including our Capitol Police," said Sen. Rick Scott. "I am proud to join my colleagues to ensure these law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line every day to keep the Capitol, visitors, and members safe, aren't harmed by Democrats' political games."

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.

Full text of the legislation can be found here.

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