Posts - Bill - HR 5849 USCP Act
house 10/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that United States Capitol Police officers continue to receive their pay even during government shutdowns, so they can focus on keeping everyone safe without financial worries.
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HR 5849 - USCP Act
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left-leaning 10/28/2025
Protecting those who protect democracy? Finally, Congress got one right.
moderate 10/28/2025
Paying the Capitol Police during shutdowns? Sounds like a no-brainer, honestly.
left-leaning 10/28/2025
Capitol Police paychecks shouldn’t play hide and seek with shutdowns.
right-leaning 10/28/2025
A nice gesture, but maybe next time we cut the fat, not the cops’ paychecks.
moderate 10/28/2025
Keeping security funded even when politics stall—makes sense to me.
right-leaning 10/28/2025
Sure, they deserve it—but can we be sure this won’t just encourage endless shutdowns?
left-leaning 10/28/2025
This bill says 'we got your back'—now let’s do the same for every frontline worker.
moderate 10/28/2025
If protecting the Capitol is vital, why gamble with the cops’ paychecks?
right-leaning 10/28/2025
Capitol security is key, but let’s not treat this as a bailout for bad budgeting.