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.

Sponsored bySen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]KY· Introduced 14 May 2026

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Became Public Law No: 119-95.

29 May 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 30 June 2026

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.

Timeline

18 actions

Became Public Law No: 119-95.
29 May 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
29 May 2026 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
29 May 2026 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
29 May 2026 · President
Presented to President.
21 May 2026 · Floor
Presented to President.
21 May 2026 · Floor
Presented to President.
21 May 2026 · President
Presented to President.
21 May 2026 · President
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
19 May 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
19 May 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Received in the House.
19 May 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Received in the House.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
19 May 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
19 May 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
19 May 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
19 May 2026 · Floor

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]KY

Cosponsors

Democrat1100%

Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA

Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

Congressional agenciesCongressional officers and employeesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersU.S. Capitol

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