The purpose of this legislation, known as the Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026, is to enhance the retirement benefits for members of the Capitol Police by including certain overtime pay in the calculation of their retirement annuities. This change aims to provide fairer compensation for the service of Capitol Police officers, particularly those who work overtime. Key provisions of the legislation include the amendment of existing laws to recognize overtime pay received by Capitol Police members as part of their basic pay when calculating retirement benefits.