Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-95.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Passed House voice vote
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together).
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to authorize an increase in the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. It changes the retirement age from a fixed 60 years of age to a range determined by the Board. Under this proposal, the retirement age would be between 57 and 62 years of age.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill allows for a retirement age of up to 62, which could force older employees to remain in the workforce longer than the previous fixed age of 60.
- Scored -3
Would retired people be better off under this?
The shift from a fixed retirement age of 60 to a Board-determined age as high as 62 may delay the ability of officers to retire.
- Scored -2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill potentially delays retirement age for Capitol Police members, which could impact their transition into veteran status or pension receipt.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Flexibility in Retirement Timing: The bill changes the retirement age from a fixed 60 years to an age determined by the Board, which can be as low as 57 or as high as 62 years of age (Section 1(a) and Section 1(b)). This allows for a range of age options rather than a single fixed age.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Later Retirement: The bill amends the retirement age from 60 years of age to a range that can be as high as 62 years of age (Section 1(a) and Section 1(b)). This could result in members of the Capitol Police being required to work longer than previously established.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The shift from a fixed retirement age of 60 to a Board-determined age as high as 62 may delay the ability of officers to retire. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill allows for a retirement age of up to 62, which could force older employees to remain in the workforce longer than the previous fixed age of 60.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill potentially delays retirement age for Capitol Police members, which could impact their transition into veteran status or pension receipt.
- Public Law (5/30/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 5/29/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-95.
- 5/21/2026
- Presented to President.
- 5/19/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
- Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/18/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 5/14/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 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)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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