H.R. 8364: To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
H.R. 8364 status: Introduced.
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to waive the mandatory retirement age for members of the Capitol Police up to age 65. (Under current law, a member of the Capitol Police is generally subject to mandatory retirement at age 57 but may receive a waiver from the board authorizing later retirement up to age 60....
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Environment
Benefits
- No material impact on environmental regulations or policy.
Risks
- No material impact on environmental regulations or policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces turnover and recruitment costs by retaining experienced personnel.
- Potentially optimizes long-term human capital investment.
Risks
- May increase long-term salary and benefits liability for the agency.
Society
Benefits
- Increases security continuity by retaining high-experience officers.
- Provides career flexibility for officers choosing to extend service.
Risks
- Potential safety concerns regarding physical performance standards of aging officers in active duty roles.
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Requires robust fitness-for-duty assessments to mitigate risks of aging officers in high-exertion law enforcement roles.
Effects are narrowly scoped to the U.S. Capitol Police.
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