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.
Latest action (29 May 2026): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This bill allows the Capitol Police Board to grant waivers to increase the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members. Currently, members typically retire at age 57 or after 20 years of service if older than 57.
Under the new law, the Capitol Police Board can set a retirement age for individual members between 57 and 62 years old if the board decides it is in the public interest. This change affects members of the Capitol Police, potentially allowing them to serve longer under specific circumstances.
The bill, S. 4530, was introduced and has been signed into law by the President. It originated in the Senate and is now an enacted law.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
29 May 2026
Signed by President.
19 May 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
14 May 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 4530 do?
- This bill allows the Capitol Police Board to grant waivers to increase the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members. Currently, members typically retire at age 57 or after 20 years of service if older than 57. Under the new law, the Capitol Police Board can set a retirement age for individual members between 57 and 62 years old if the board decides it is in the public interest. This change affects members of the Capitol Police, potentially allowing them to serve longer under specific circumstances. The bill, S. 4530, was introduced and has been signed into law by the President. It originated in the Senate and is now an enacted law.
- Has S. 4530 become law?
- Yes. S. 4530 has been enacted. Status last updated 29 May 2026.
- Who sponsored S. 4530?
- S. 4530 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4530?
- Signed by President. (29 May 2026).
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