119th Congress

H.R. 8364

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

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Bryan Steil(R-WI)
Introduced: Apr 20, 2026
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: House Committee on House Administration; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Official text: Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Joseph D. Morelle (D-NY)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.)

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate.
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
Apr 27, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364.
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117)
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Mrs. Bice moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 20, 2026 · House
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.
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House