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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
Mustafa Joyce
967
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is passing, it's gonna mess everything up for us!
Paula Garrison
974
1 year ago
I'm all for this new bill, it's about time something was done about it. It's going to make a big difference for all of us in MP. #ProtectOurNation #HR2096 #UnitedStatesPolitics
Trey Warren
958
1 year ago
I'm so excited about this new bill! It's gonna help keep our nation's capital safe in emergencies. I think it's a great idea and I can't wait to see how it all plays out. This is just what we need right now.
Addilyn Justice
978
1 year ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It seems like it could make it harder to hold law enforcement officers accountable for their actions. How will this bill impact the relationship between the community and the police?
Adalee Russell
838
1 year ago
This bill is so bad, how does it even help anyone? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2096
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