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Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
6/16/2025, 9:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2096
Bill 119 hr 2096, also known as the "District of Columbia Police Collective Bargaining Restoration Act," aims to restore the right of law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to negotiate matters related to discipline through collective bargaining. This bill also seeks to reinstate the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
The bill recognizes the importance of collective bargaining in ensuring fair treatment and due process for law enforcement officers. By allowing officers to negotiate disciplinary matters, this legislation aims to promote transparency and accountability within the police department.
Additionally, reinstating the statute of limitations for disciplinary cases will provide a clear timeline for when complaints can be brought against officers or civilian employees. This will help prevent cases from being brought forward years after an alleged incident occurred, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of disciplinary matters. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2096 seeks to uphold the rights of law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia while also promoting accountability and transparency within the Metropolitan Police Department.
The bill recognizes the importance of collective bargaining in ensuring fair treatment and due process for law enforcement officers. By allowing officers to negotiate disciplinary matters, this legislation aims to promote transparency and accountability within the police department.
Additionally, reinstating the statute of limitations for disciplinary cases will provide a clear timeline for when complaints can be brought against officers or civilian employees. This will help prevent cases from being brought forward years after an alleged incident occurred, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of disciplinary matters. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2096 seeks to uphold the rights of law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia while also promoting accountability and transparency within the Metropolitan Police Department.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2096
Bill HR 2096 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 11, 2025. Bill HR 2096 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2096's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2096
Total Number of Sponsors
14Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
14Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2096
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- District of Columbia
- Labor-management relations
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2096
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.
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.
Comments
Goldie Cole
30,710
8 months ago
I support this bill to protect our nation's capital.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2096
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