NEW: Senate passes bill that would secure funding for the US Capitol and Capitol Police in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot, which was at risk of having to furlough officers without additional money.
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would secure funding for the U.S. Capitol and the Capitol Police in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot, which was at risk of having to furlough officers without additional money.
The Senate voted 98-0 on the $2.1 billion emergency supplemental funding bill. The bill includes almost $1 billion for Capitol security — $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for security measures and $500 million for the National Guard, which concluded its mission at the Capitol in May.special immigrant visa program to assist with Afghan interpretersThe bill must also be approved by the House before being sent to President Joe Biden for his signature.
The testimony from Tuesday's hearing, which included new video footage from the day, was both emotional and dramatic, as the officers described being overwhelmed by the rioters who were better equipped for the battle that unfolded. Specifically, the bill would include $31.1 million to backfill overtime for the Capitol Police until the department can hire and train additional officers, and $4.4 million in trauma support, including six new mental health counselors, according to the
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