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H.R. 2096 119th Congress House

Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act

Official title: To restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, t… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 14, 2025 Introduced by: Andrew R. Garbarino Republican · New York See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement District of ColumbiaLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 10, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.
Jun 10, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 10, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178, 1 Present (Roll no. 162). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2589-2590)
Jun 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2096.
Jun 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2600-2601)
Jun 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2589-2594)
Jun 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2096, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 9, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 489 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.
Jun 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
Jun 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-138.
May 21, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2025 House · vote #162 On Passage Passed 235–178 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 30 – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 489, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com… Agreed to Jun 10, 2025
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What's happening now June 11, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act of 2025

This bill rescinds certain changes that were made in 2023 to District of Columbia (DC) law governing discipline of Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers.

First, the bill reinstates a 90-day statute of limitations (i.e., time limit) for initiating a corrective or adverse action against any MPD officer or civilian employee. The bill also allows officer disciplinary matters to be negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. 

Next, the bill eliminates the MPD police chief's authority to increase the police trial board's recommended penalty for officer misconduct.

Finally, the bill eliminates a requirement that MPD publish a schedule online of disciplinary hearings for which the proposed action is termination, including the date, time, and underlying allegations. 

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 489 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States fr…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 25

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · May 19, 2025
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · May 13, 2025
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Mar 14, 2025
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