Full Committee Markup

The Committee on House Administration held a full committee markup on April 23, 2026, to consider legislation related to the U.S. Capitol Police. The primary focus was on a bill (HR 8364) to amend the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, extending the waiver authority from age 60 to age 65 to address staffing shortages and retain experienced officers. The bill does not change the mandatory retirement age of 57 but allows the Capitol Police Board discretion to grant waivers in the public interest. The committee unanimously voted 8-0 in favor of reporting the bill to the House, signaling strong support for preserving workforce experience and maintaining adequate staffing levels. No procurement or contracting decisions were discussed during the meeting.