For the second time in less than four weeks, the House passed a proposal that could raise the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, part of an effort to address persistent staffing issues that have plagued the agency. The House cleared a bill by voice vote Tuesday that could allow Capitol Police officers to work […]
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This one allows a waiver cap of 62 and now heads to the president’s desk
Capitol Police are seen on Constitution Avenue on May 16. Changing the current retirement waiver age could solve some — but not all — of the force’s staffing challenges, according to the police union. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted May 19, 2026 at 3:58pm
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