HR 8364 · introduced · niche
To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
- government reform
What this bill does
- Allows the Capitol Police Board to let officers work until age 65 instead of the current mandatory retirement age of 57.
- Affects members of the United States Capitol Police force and the board that oversees their employment.
- Changes existing law with no apparent federal spending; takes effect upon enactment.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would extending Capitol Police retirement age from 57 to 65 affect department staffing levels and the promotion opportunities available to younger officers?
- 02
What evidence supports that Capitol Police officers can safely and effectively perform their duties until age 65 compared to the current retirement standard?
- 03
Which stakeholders—officers, the Capitol Police Board, or Congress—would bear the costs of extending retirement benefits and pension obligations under this change?
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Sponsor · R-WI-1
Bryan Steil
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Introduced 2026-04-28
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Legislative timeline
2026-04-28 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
2026-04-27 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364.
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117)
2026-04-27 · house · Floor
Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2026-04-22 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0.
2026-04-22 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-04-20 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2026-04-20 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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