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HOUSEH.R. 8364· 119th Congress

Capitol Police Retirement Age Waiver Authorization

To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

Sponsor
Bryan Steil (R-WI)
Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Last Action
Apr 28, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
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In Committee
Apr 20, 2026
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Passed Committee
Apr 22, 2026
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Passed House
Apr 27, 2026
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Received in Senate
Apr 28, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 24, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to waive the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members up to age 65.
  • Current law sets mandatory retirement at age 57 for Capitol Police members.
  • Current law allows the Capitol Police Board to grant waivers extending retirement eligibility only up to age 60.
  • This bill would increase the maximum waiver age from 60 to 65.
  • The waiver authority would remain discretionary with the Capitol Police Board, not automatic.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Capitol Police members could potentially work longer if granted a board waiver, up to five additional years beyond the current waiver maximum.
  • The bill does not mandate retirement age changes; it only expands the board's authority to grant waivers.
  • Specific effects on personnel costs, staffing levels, or individual officers are not documented in the official summary.
  • The bill does not establish new retirement benefits or change compensation structures.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill by voice vote on April 27, 2026 under suspension of the rules.
  • The bill was received in the Senate on April 28, 2026.
  • The House Administration Committee and Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved the bill on April 22, 2026 by a vote of 8-0.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 28, 2026 — Received in the Senate.
  • Apr 27, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Apr 27, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
  • Apr 27, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
  • Apr 27, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364.
  • Apr 27, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117)
  • Apr 27, 2026 — Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • Apr 22, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0.