Senate passes $2.1 billion Capitol security bill

The Senate passed a $2.1 billion Capitol security bill on Thursday, including providing new funding for the Capitol Police as they face a fiscal cliff, sending the legislation to the House.

The bill includes $521 million to reimburse the National Guard, roughly $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for Capitol security and $42.1 million related to COVID-19 costs in the Capitol.