Capitol Police ask Congress for nearly $1 billion to fund staff growth, threats response and new units

The House Appropriations subcommittee on the Legislative Branch heard testimony Thursday as the United States Capitol Police requested roughly $967 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund continued staffing growth, new units and expanded operations.

Chief Manger, the chief of the United States Capitol Police, told the subcommittee the FY26 request is “substantial” and reflected the department’s expanded mission since 2021, including creation of a standalone intelligence services bureau, a protection intelligence operations center (PIAC), a residential security program and a rapid response team. He said the request includes about $687 million for salaries and benefits, $255 million for general expenses and $25 million in multiyear funding for the department’s mutual aid program.

Why it matters: The Capitol Police say their mission and workload have grown significantly since 2021, with spikes in threats to members of Congress and more requirements for member protective details, regional security, technical countermeasures…