S. 4530 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-95
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.
1 section in the law.
Signed May 29, 2026 · Introduced May 14, 2026 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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Official title
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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedMay 14
- Committee—
- HouseMay 19
- Senate—
- SignedMay 29
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (11)
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Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2294-2295; text: CR S2295)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
1 section
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2294-2295; text: CR S2295)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
1 section
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
1 section, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)
HouseMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseReceived in the House.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
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- Sec. 1Authorization to increase retirement age for member of the Capitol Police
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)