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H.R. 8364 · 119TH CONGRESS

To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

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Last recorded step: House, Apr 28, 2026.

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This bill would allow the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police up to age 65.

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would authorize the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for members of the U.S. Capitol Police to 65. Under current law, members are generally required to retire at age 57, though the board may currently grant waivers allowing them to serve until age 60.

Who is affected

This bill primarily affects members of the United States Capitol Police who are approaching the current mandatory retirement age. It also impacts the Capitol Police Board by expanding its authority to grant age-based retirement waivers. Additionally, the legislation modifies the regulatory framework governing federal law enforcement personnel within the legislative branch.

Key provisions

  • Expansion of mandatory retirement age waivers. The bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to grant waivers allowing members of the United States Capitol Police to continue their service until the age of 65.
  • Modification of existing retirement age limits. The legislation increases the maximum age for which a retirement waiver may be granted from the current limit of 60 years to a new limit of 65 years.

Fiscal impact

Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available

Effective dates

Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

This bill amends Title 5 of the United States Code to modify existing mandatory retirement regulations for the U.S. Capitol Police. It expands the Capitol Police Board's current authority to waive the standard retirement age of 57, increasing the maximum allowable waiver age from 60 to 65.

Stated purpose

The bill aims to provide greater flexibility in personnel management for the United States Capitol Police by authorizing the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for members to 65.