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.
119-S-4530119th CongressIntroduced May 14, 2026Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Presented to President.
Sponsor
Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY](R-KY)1 cosponsor
Summary
This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for a member of the Capitol Police to up to age 62. Under current law, members of the Capitol Police are generally subject to mandatory retirement at age 57 (with some exceptions), but may receive a waiver from the board authorizing them to continue working until they are 60.
Subjects
Congressional agenciesCongressional officers and employeesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersU.S. Capitol
Actions (14)
Presented to President.
May 21, 2026House floor actions
Presented to President.
May 21, 2026Library of Congress
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Held at the desk.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Received in the House.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 18, 2026Senate
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)
May 14, 2026Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2026Library of Congress