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Capitol Police mandatory retirement age made flexible under new law
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Capitol Police Board can now set officer mandatory retirement age anywhere from 57 to 62, replacing the previous fixed age of 60.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This law replaces the fixed mandatory retirement age of 60 for U.S. Capitol Police officers with a flexible range of 57 to 62. The Capitol Police Board now has authority to set the specific retirement age within that range. The change applies under both main federal retirement systems, covering essentially all Capitol Police members.
Who does it affect?
This law directly affects U.S. Capitol Police officers and the Capitol Police Board, which oversees the force. It does not apply to other federal law enforcement agencies or to the general public.
Why does it matter?
Officers may now be required to retire up to three years earlier or two years later than the previous fixed age of 60, depending on what the Board decides. The mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police is no longer set by federal law but is instead subject to the Board's discretion within the defined range.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
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Official title
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.
- Introduced:
- May 14, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 29, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
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