To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Capitol Police: Raising the Retirement Age
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. It is not currently moving forward.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by the top Republican and Democrat on the committee that oversees the Capitol Police, which usually means a bill will pass easily.
Key Points
- This bill would change the rules for when United States Capitol Police officers are required to retire. Currently, most of these officers must stop working once they turn 60 years old.
- The new plan gives a group called the Capitol Police Board the power to set a new retirement age. They would be allowed to pick any age between 57 and 65 for mandatory retirement.
- This change is designed to help the department keep experienced officers on the force for a longer period. It could help solve staffing shortages by allowing veteran officers to work up to five years longer than they can now.
- Because the bill was introduced by leaders from both the Republican and Democratic parties, it has a strong chance of moving through Congress quickly.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3116)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8364.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3116-3117)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
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