What does Preamble of Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the computation of annuities for members of the Capitol Police. Specifically, it aims to include certain overtime pay received by these members in the annuity calculation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026.

What does FLSA OVERTIME COMPENSATION INCLUDED AS BASIC PAY OF MEMBERS OF of Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically sections 8331 and 8415, to address overtime compensation for members of the Capitol Police. It modifies the definition of 'basic pay' to include certain overtime pay received under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, up to 50 percent of the annual statutory maximum for customs officers. The amendment stipulates that this overtime pay will not be treated as basic pay for annuity calculations unless the Capitol Police member has completed at least 15 years of service. Overtime pay attributable to service performed after the enactment of this subsection will be considered basic pay for annuity and survivor annuity calculations. The United States Capitol Police are required to provide annual information to the Office of Personnel Management related to this section and its amendments, including data for determining the normal-cost percentage.

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Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: James Walkinshaw (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies annuity calculations for Capitol Police officers to include a portion of their Fair Labor Standards Act overtime pay.
Capitol Police overtime pay will be considered for annuity calculations only if the officer has served at least 15 years.
The Capitol Police must annually report data related to overtime pay and its impact on annuity costs to the Office of Personnel Management.

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