A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.
Latest action · May 29, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-95.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 14, 2026
- Passed SenateMay 14, 2026
- Passed HouseMay 19, 2026
- To the PresidentMay 21, 2026
- Became lawMay 29, 2026
Summary
This act authorizes the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for a member of the Capitol Police to up to age 62 when the board determines such waiver is in the public interest.
Under current law, members of the Capitol Police are generally subject to mandatory retirement at (1) age 57; or (2) upon completing 20 years of service if the member is older than 57. Previously, a waiver from the board would authorize a member to continue working until age 60.
The act authorizes the board to issue a waiver specifying a retirement age between 57 and 62.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 14, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Alex Padilla | Original | May 14, 2026 |
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 29, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-95.
- May 29, 2026Signed by President.
- May 21, 2026Presented to President.
- May 19, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
- May 19, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8364 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police. | Related bill | Apr 28, 2026 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- May 14, 2026Considered and Passed Senate
- May 14, 2026Engrossed in Senate
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