House Narrowly Approves $1.9B Capitol Security Funding Bill

The House narrowly passed a bill allocating $1.9 billion for Capitol Hill security, covering costs for the National Guard and law enforcement training. The bill faced opposition from some Democrats who argued it didn't address the root causes of the January 6th attack.

What was the primary purpose of the $1.9 billion bill passed by the House?

• To increase educational funding

• To fund a new infrastructure project

• To enhance Capitol Hill security

• To provide tax cuts

Which group was reimbursed for their response to the January 6th attack?

• Healthcare workers

• Educational institutions

• Capitol police and government agencies

• Local businesses

What was one of the uses of the funding provided by the bill?

• To build new roads

• To pay for special law enforcement training

• To fund space exploration

• To support local artists

How long was the National Guard deployed to the capital?

• One year

• Two months

• Four and a half months

• Six months

Why did some Democrats oppose the bill?

• It didn't address the root causes of the January 6th attack

• It was too expensive

• It favored certain states over others

• It was not environmentally friendly