Proposed Retirement Age Extension for Capitol Police Officers
May 19, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKANS FOR DAN SULLIVAN | R SENATE PAC | $5,000 | - | Dec 2024 |
| Douglas E Sullivan | Douglas Sullivan | $3,950 | Real<br>Estate<br>Broker | Feb 2026 |
| SULLIVAN VICTORY | WEAVER, ALLEN | $3,500 | RETIRED | Mar 2026 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | CREPAC California Real Estate Action Committee | $3,000 | - | Jun 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | $1,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | $1,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | $1,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $617 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $617 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $617 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | Gloria Marin | $600 | Realtor | Jun 2024 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
| Sullivan, Foster City Council, November 5, 2024 | Felino Amistad | $500 | realtor | Jun 2024 |
| Ron Sullivan for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Director 2020 | NELSON CHUNG | $500 | PRESIDENT | Jan 2020 |
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The Frame
The bill aims to address staffing shortages by allowing experienced Capitol Police officers to continue working past age 60 if the Capitol Police Board determines they remain fit for duty.
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Capitol Police Officers
Officers nearing retirement age may be eligible to continue working until age 62 if granted a waiver by the Board.
Capitol Police Board
The Board is granted new discretionary authority to determine retirement age waivers for officers up to age 62.
Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- S. 4530 amends title 5 of the United States Code regarding retirement ages for Capitol Police.
- The bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to set a retirement age for officers between 57 and 62 years old.
- Currently, officers are generally forced to retire at age 57, with waivers only extending service until age 60.
- Approximately 60 sworn officers are currently working under existing retirement age waivers.
- The bill grants the Capitol Police Board discretion to determine if an officer is fit for continued service.
- The legislation is intended to mitigate staffing shortages within the Capitol Police force.
- The bill does not change the statutory retirement age, but rather expands the waiver flexibility for the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill force all Capitol Police officers to work until age 62?
Why is this change being proposed?
Why It Matters
The bill aims to address staffing shortages by allowing experienced Capitol Police officers to continue working past age 60 if the Capitol Police Board determines they remain fit for duty.
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Expansion of Administrative Discretion
The bill shifts retirement age determination from a fixed statutory limit to a discretionary waiver system managed by the Capitol Police Board.
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