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H.R. 2096 · 119th Congress

Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Passed HouseJun 10, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 11, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 235–178. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2096 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 11, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Restoration of equitable and fair treatment of law enforcement personnel of District of Columbia
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jun 11, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Jun 10, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jun 10, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jun 10, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jun 10, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2600-2601)House floor actions
    6. Jun 10, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    7. Jun 10, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. Jun 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2096.House floor actions
    9. Jun 10, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    10. Jun 10, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2589-2594)House floor actions
    11. Jun 9, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    12. Jun 4, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.House floor actions
    13. Jun 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-138.House floor actions
    14. Jun 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-138.Library of Congress
    15. May 21, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.House committee actions
    16. May 21, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Mar 14, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
    18. Mar 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. Mar 14, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 10, 2025 · HousePassed 235–178
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 205 yes, 4 noD 30 yes, 174 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Andy Biggs R-AZ-5
    • John H. Rutherford R-FL-5
    • Pete Stauber R-MN-8