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To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

H.R. 8364 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 8364119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 04/20/2026REP. STEILR-WI · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.42 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI) (Introduced 04/20/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.42 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Committee on House Administration; House - Committee on House Administration; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Latest Action04/28/2026 Received in the Senate.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (04/20/2026)

This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to waive the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police up to age 65. (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.) 

Text (2)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 8364 EH: To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 8364

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

1.Increase in retirement age of United States Capitol Police officers (a)Civil Service Retirement SystemSection 8335(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking becomes 60 years of age and inserting attains an age determined by the Board that shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 65 years of age. (b)Federal Employees’ Retirement SystemSection 8425(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking becomes 60 years of age and inserting attains an age determined by the Board that shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 65 years of age. Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 8364 IH: To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8364IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 20, 2026Mr. Steil (for himself and Mr. Morelle) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

1.Increase in retirement age of United States Capitol Police officers (a)Civil Service Retirement SystemSection 8335(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking becomes 60 years of age and inserting attains an age determined by the Board that shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 65 years of age. (b)Federal Employees’ Retirement SystemSection 8425(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking becomes 60 years of age and inserting attains an age determined by the Board that shall be not less than 57 years of age and not more than 65 years of age.

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All Actions (13)

DateChamberAll Actions
04/20/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/20/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/20/2026House floor actionsReferred 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.
04/20/2026House floor actionsReferred 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.
04/22/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/22/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0.
04/27/2026House floor actionsMrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/27/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117)
04/27/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364.
04/27/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
04/27/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
04/27/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04/28/2026SenateReceived in the Senate.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
House - Committee on House Administration04/22/2026 Markup By
House - Committee on House Administration04/20/2026 Referred To
House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee04/20/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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