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House GOP Seeks $30 Million for Lawmaker Security in Stopgap Bill to Nov. 21

Leaders plan to channel the money through a mutual-aid program reimbursing local police for protecting members in their districts.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference as members of Congress have two weeks to reach a deal to avert a looming partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference as members of Congress have two weeks to reach a deal to avert a looming partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., seen here in July, this week described the security proposal as a “plus up” and also pointed to existing programs.
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Overview

  • The continuing resolution would keep federal funding at current levels through Nov. 21, with a House vote targeted for Friday before Senate consideration.
  • The package includes $88 million in added protection funding overall, with $30 million for Congress, $30 million for the executive branch, and $28 million for Supreme Court security, according to House GOP leadership.
  • The congressional share would flow into the U.S. Capitol Police mutual-aid reimbursements to local departments, building on a summer pilot that funded $20,000 home upgrades and $5,000 monthly personal-security stipends set to expire Oct. 1.
  • Details on the duration of the $5,000 payments and the allocation rules are still pending, and some Republicans say they want clearer plans and stronger Capitol security.
  • Democratic leaders object to being sidelined and threaten to oppose the measure, complicating passage for Speaker Mike Johnson’s slim majority; President Trump would need to sign a bill by Oct. 1 to avert a shutdown.