HOUSE 2096119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act

Last Action: 6/11/2025

Actions

2025-06-11Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-06-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-10On 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)
2025-06-10Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
2025-06-10Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2600-2601)
2025-06-10POSTPONED 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.
2025-06-10The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-06-10DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2096.
2025-06-10Rule 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.
2025-06-10Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2589-2594)
2025-06-09Rules 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.
2025-06-04Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
2025-06-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-138.
2025-06-04Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-138.
2025-05-21Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-03-14 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
John Rutherford (R-FL)

Subjects

District of Columbia
Labor-management relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

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