Establishes a reserve fund for the United States Capitol Police to cover salaries and expenses during funding lapses.
The United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026 establishes a fund to cover salaries and necessary expenses of the United States Capitol Police during a lapse in appropriations. The fund can only be used under the approval of the Capitol Police Board. Any remaining funds not used by December 31, 2026, must be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury by January 31, 2027, and rescinded. The Chief of the Capitol Police must report to Congress on the fund's uses and transactions within 30 days of compliance with the fund transfer requirement.
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