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.
Became lawThis 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.
May 29, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-95.
The bill allows the Capitol Police Board to extend the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police officers from 60 to 62, if deemed in the public interest. This change aims to provide flexibility in retaining experienced personnel beyond the current retirement age limits.