Senate passed bill allowing Capitol Police to serve until 62. Current retirement age for officers is 60. 300 officers eligible for retirement due to shortages. Department employs 1,250 officers but needs 150 more. Security threats increased 58% in 2025 compared to 2024. Bill emphasizes retention of veteran officers with institutional memory. Bipartisan legislation authored by California Sen. Alex Padilla and Ky. Rep. Mitch McConnell