Signed into law
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.
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.
- Measure
- S. 4530 · 119th Congress
- Latest action
- May 29, 2026
- Policy changes
- 2
- Source
- CRS summary (Public Law) · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)Joined by 1 cosponsor, 1 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced May 14, 2026.
All 1 cosponsors
- Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) · original
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Provision 1
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.
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Provision 2
Authorizes the board to issue a waiver specifying a retirement age between 57 and 62.
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