Who should I contact about HR5849?

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In House Committee·Last action 212 days ago

Guarantees Capitol Police pay and related costs during future shutdowns

Q: How do I support or oppose HR5849?

Choose support, opposition, or changes. Modern Action uses that stance, the bill context, and any reasons you choose to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Officially: USCP Act

Creates automatic backup funding so U.S. Capitol Police salaries and related expenses keep flowing during future shutdowns. It taps Treasury money not already appropriated, but only for shutdowns that start after the bill becomes law.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5849. Modern Action explains USCP Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Creates a standing source of money for United States Capitol Police “salary and expenses” during any lapse in discretionary appropriations (a shutdown affecting normal annual funding).
Uses U.S. Treasury funds “not otherwise appropriated” (money not already committed to something else) as the backup funding source.
Applies to any government shutdown that begins on or after the day the bill is enacted.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

Enter your ZIP to see how your senators and member of Congress have voted, sponsored, or spoken on this bill.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Ensures security continuity during shutdowns: Supporters argue that the bill prevents disruptions to Capitol protection, which is crucial for national security.
Supports frontline officers' morale and retention: By guaranteeing paychecks, the bill reduces financial stress for officers, helping to retain experienced personnel.
Prevents operational gaps: The bill ensures that security operations at the Capitol continue without interruption, even during funding lapses.

✕Arguments against

Undermines shutdown leverage: Critics argue that the bill could reduce Congress's incentive to resolve funding issues quickly, potentially prolonging shutdowns.
Creates unequal treatment: Some believe the bill unfairly prioritizes Capitol Police over other essential federal workers who might not receive pay during shutdowns.
Open-ended fiscal liability: Opponents are concerned about the lack of spending caps, which could lead to significant costs without offsets.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (10/28/2025)

OCT 28

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR5849

How do I support or oppose HR5849, USCP Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR5849: USCP Act

This page is for understanding USCP Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR5849, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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