S. 4530, Public Law 119-95

The law gives the Board flexibility to retain Capitol Police members beyond age 57 under both major federal retirement systems.

What the law does ​

• Authorizes the Capitol Police Board to determine the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members.
• Requires the mandatory retirement age to be at least 57 and no more than 62.
• Applies the change under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

Who it affects ​

• Capitol Police members subject to mandatory retirement rules.
• The Capitol Police Board, which sets the applicable retirement age.

Breakdown ​

To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. ​

This law allows the Capitol Police Board to set the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members between ages 57 and 62. It applies under both the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

Key takeaways

• The Capitol Police Board may determine the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police members.
• The retirement age must be at least 57 and no more than 62.
• The change applies to members covered by either of the two main federal retirement systems.