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S. 4530Became Law

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.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (May 29, 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.

What just happenedMay 29, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-95.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY](R-KY)Sponsor
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  1. May 29, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-95.

  2. May 29, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-95.

  3. May 29, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. May 29, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 21, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. May 21, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 19, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. May 19, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)

  9. May 19, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)

  10. May 19, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.

  11. May 19, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)

  12. May 19, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. May 19, 2026FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. May 19, 2026FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. May 18, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. May 14, 2026Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2294-2295; text: CR S2295)

  17. May 14, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. May 14, 2026IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMay 29, 202649

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.

Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2026

This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to waive the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police up to age 62. (Under current law, a member of the Capitol Police is generally subject to mandatory retirement at age 57 but may receive a waiver from the board authorizing later retirement up to age 60.)