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.
Last recorded step: Became Law, May 29, 2026.
This bill would authorize the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members to 62.
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What it does
This bill proposes to allow the Capitol Police Board to raise the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police to 62. Under current regulations, these officers are generally required to retire at age 57, though they may currently receive a waiver to continue working until age 60.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects members of the United States Capitol Police by potentially extending their careers through an increased mandatory retirement age. The Capitol Police Board is also affected, as the legislation grants them the authority to raise this age limit to 62. Additionally, the bill impacts Capitol Police officers who currently operate under the existing mandatory retirement age of 57 or the current waiver limit of 60.
Key provisions
- Authorization to increase mandatory retirement age. The bill grants the Capitol Police Board the authority to raise the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police to a maximum of 62 years.
- Modification of existing retirement age limits. The legislation updates current standards which generally require retirement at age 57 or age 60 with a waiver, allowing for extended service beyond these previous limits.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This bill amends chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to modify existing mandatory retirement age requirements for members of the Capitol Police. It expands the Capitol Police Board's authority to increase the retirement age to 62, whereas current law generally mandates retirement at age 57 with limited waivers available until age 60.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to provide the Capitol Police Board with the authority to raise the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police to 62, extending the current age limits and waiver provisions.