S. 4530 · Signed into law · Government Operations and Politics

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.

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

What it does

• Authorize the Capitol Police Board to waive mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members up to age 62.
• Increase the maximum waivable retirement age from age 60 to age 62 for Capitol Police officers.
• Amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to reflect the new retirement age provisions for Capitol Police.

Official summary

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.)

Latest action

May 29, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-95.