Bill would let Capitol Police Board set retirement age from 57 to 65
Passed one chamberH.R. 8364Latest action
Sponsor: Bryan Steil · Representative · WI
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Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill scraps the fixed age-60 retirement rule for Capitol Police, letting the Board set it between 57 and 65.
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What does this do?
This bill removes the current mandatory retirement age of 60 for U.S. Capitol Police officers. Instead, it gives the Capitol Police Board authority to set the mandatory retirement age anywhere between 57 and 65 years old.
Who does it affect?
This applies to current and future officers of the United States Capitol Police, a federal agency that protects the Capitol complex and members of Congress. Other federal employees and law enforcement agencies are not affected.
Why does it matter?
The change could shift how long officers remain on duty, depending on decisions the Board makes about staffing needs and fitness standards. It does not directly affect the general public.
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Based on the “Engrossed in House” text of Apr 27, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 20, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Apr 28, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.