capitol police running out of money

[Fullduplexxx]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police employees are at risk of being furloughed if Congress doesn't provide the agency more money before the end of September.

Capitol Police will run out of money in the account used to pay salaries in mid-August, but they might be able to stretch out the process and transfer money from other sources, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News. The condition of the depleted account and risk of furloughs was first reported by Punchbowl News.

The police issued a statement saying that the agency "continues to advise and work with" lawmakers to ensure they can continue to protect the Capitol and members of Congress.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/capitol-police-salary-funds-are-running-low-replenishment-bill-stalled-n1273461

[raging moderate]

1. Are the Reactionaries in Congress planning this?

This sounds like something that would help them in an upcoming attack on the Capitol.

[global1]

2. Another Insurrection Waiting To Happen.....

Capitol Police running out of money. I heard today that they are going to remove the fencing that was erected around the Capitol Bldg.

The Repugs are circling the wagons around the Jan 6th insurrectionists and making them out to be hero's.

Tr**p is praising the treasonous Ashli Babbitt.

Mr. Pillow is going around saying Tr**p will be reinstated Aug 13th.

Looks like the fire is being stoked to pull off another insurrection.

Should we be worried?

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. There will be buckets of blood about if that happens.

This will be horrible for sure if Congressional Republicans support this ahead of the midterms.

[crickets]

4. The House passed a Security bill in May.

Article includes a fairly detailed breakdown of how much money will be spent where.

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/20/998535467/from-trauma-counselors-to-fencing-whats-in-the-house-passed-capitol-security-bil

The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $1.9 billion security funding bill to reimburse federal agencies for costs related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, prosecution of criminal cases and new efforts to protect Congress better.

A large share of the measure, more than $730 million, would reimburse costs related to the siege for the National Guard and other agencies. The remainder is dedicated to new security measures for the Capitol complex, the ramping up of protection for members as well as other miscellaneous items.

Despite its support among House Democrats, the proposal has received a relatively tepid response from their Senate counterparts. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Leahy, D-Vt., raised concerns during talks and more recently issued a statement stopping short of endorsing the plan.

Sooo... What's going on, Senate?