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Congress Proposes Raising Capitol Police Retirement Age to 62

5/15/2026

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Congress introduced measures to extend the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers.
The Senate voted unanimously to allow service until age 62 after the House set the limit at 65.
Chief Michael Sullivan told lawmakers the force has 1,250 officers and needs 150 more to end overtime.
Officials reported that the department recorded 15,000 threats in 2025—a 58% rise—and the budget request exceeded $1 billion to hire officers and improve intelligence.

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Congress introduced measures to extend the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers.
The Senate voted unanimously to allow service until age 62 after the House set the limit at 65.
Chief Michael Sullivan told lawmakers the force has 1,250 officers and needs 150 more to end overtime.
Officials reported that the department recorded 15,000 threats in 2025—a 58% rise—and the budget request exceeded $1 billion to hire officers and improve intelligence.