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H.R. 8364 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI) (Introduced 04/20/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.42 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Committee on House Administration; House - Committee on House Administration; House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/28/2026 Received in the Senate. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
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.)
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.
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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/22/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/22/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0. |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To 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 text | To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Committee on House Administration | 04/22/2026 Markup By |
| House - Committee on House Administration | 04/20/2026 Referred To |
| House - Oversight and Government Reform Committee | 04/20/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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