Sen. Rick Scott Backs Bill to Pay Capitol Police Amid Schumer Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, as Senate Democrats continue to vote against funding the government and paying essential workers including federal law enforcement, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tim Scott to introduce the Pay Our Capitol Police Act to ensure the brave men and women protecting the nation's Capitol receive their hard-earned paychecks. Cosponsors of the Pay Our Capitol Police Act include Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Kevin Cramer, Lindsey Graham, Cindy Hyde-Smith, James Lankford, Jerry Moran, Markwayne Mullin, Lisa Murkowski, and Dan Sullivan.

Since becoming a U.S. Senator in 2019, Senator Scott has been fighting to pass his No Budget, No Pay Act to prevent Members of Congress from receiving their own paycheck if they cannot do their jobs of funding the government.

Senator Rick Scott said, "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. 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."

Senator Tim Scott said, "The United States Capitol Police performs an essential service to our nation, protecting our nation's Capitol and all who serve within it. 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."

Senator Markwayne Mullin said, "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. While the Democrats continue to play politics with paychecks, the Pay Our Capitol Police Act will ensure our officers are supported."

Senator Kevin Cramer said, "Even during the Schumer Shutdown, Capitol Police officers have tirelessly shown up to protect Congress and the public. 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."

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

Senator Jerry Moran said, "The men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police risk their lives defending our Capitol, and I am thankful for their service. 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."

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