United States 119th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 119-95 Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4530 — 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.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 119-95.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 14, 2026. Enacted.

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  • Enacted

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill raises the retirement age for Capitol Police members.

This legislation amends existing laws to increase the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. It aims to change the current retirement framework, impacting those serving in this capacity.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a member of the Capitol Police, this means you will have a higher retirement age.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of the bill includes additional legislative history specifying that it was approved on May 29, 2026, after being passed by both the Senate and House on May 14 and May 19, respectively. This change clarifies the timeline of the bill's progression through Congress. The practical effect of this addition is that it provides clear documentation of the legislative process leading to the bill's approval.

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4530 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
833]] Public Law 119-95 119th Congress An Act 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.
4530 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
May 29, 2026 - [S.
4530]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Passed the Senate May 14, 2026.
Approved May 29, 2026.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
4530:
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
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4530 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
172 (2026):
May 14, considered and passed Senate.
May 19, considered and passed House.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill raises the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police under both the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8335(c)

    becomes 60 years of age → attains an age determined by the Board, which shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 62 years of age

    This change allows the Capitol Police Board to set a retirement age between 57 and 62 for Capitol Police members instead of a fixed age of 60.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8425(c)

    becomes 60 years of age → attains an age determined by the Board, which shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 62 years of age

    This change allows the Capitol Police Board to set a retirement age between 57 and 62 for Capitol Police members instead of a fixed age of 60.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. 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)

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Received in the House.

  6. Held at the desk.

  7. Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3558)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)

  11. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557)

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Presented to President.

  14. Presented to President.

  15. Signed by President.

  16. Signed by President.

  17. Became Public Law No: 119-95.

  18. Became Public Law No: 119-95.

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Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4530?
S 4530 is sponsored by Padilla, Alex (Democratic) and McConnell, Mitch (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4530?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 14, 2026. Enacted.
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