H.R. 2096: Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act of 2025
This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act of 2025," includes provisions aimed at addressing issues related to law enforcement in Washington, D.C., particularly in light of rising crime rates. Here are the key components of the bill:
Findings
The bill outlines several alarming statistics about crime in Washington, D.C. as of September 25, 2023, which include:
- Overall Crime: A total of 24,996 crimes reported, a 30% increase compared to 2022.
- Homicides: 197 homicides, a 29% increase from the previous year and nearly twice as many as in 2012.
- Violent Crime: Violent crime incidents up over 37%, including significant increases in robberies and reports of sexual abuse.
- Motor Vehicle Thefts: Reports of motor vehicle thefts more than doubled, increasing by 107%.
- Police Staffing: The Metropolitan Police Department has lost over 1,200 members since 2020, with staffing levels at the lowest in over 50 years.
Purpose of the Bill
The primary objective of the legislation is to address the increase in violent crime by reinstating certain practices that support law enforcement personnel. This includes:
- Eliminating policies that place law enforcement at risk and prevent them from effectively serving the community.
- Ensuring fair treatment of law enforcement personnel to encourage recruitment and retention.
Restoration of Rights for Law Enforcement Personnel
The bill proposes two significant amendments concerning law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C.:
1. Collective Bargaining Rights
The bill seeks to restore the right of law enforcement officers to negotiate disciplinary matters through collective bargaining. This means that police officers will again have the ability to collectively agree on the terms related to discipline within the department.
2. Statute of Limitations
The bill aims to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department. Specifically, it repeals a previous law that altered the time limits for filing such claims, effectively reinstating the previous time frames that were in place before the law changed.
Implications
By reinstating these collective bargaining rights and revising the statute of limitations, the bill intends to create a more favorable working environment for law enforcement in Washington, D.C., thereby hoping to enhance both morale and the capacity to respond effectively to crime challenges within the city.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jun. 10, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2600-2601) |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2589-2594) |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2096. |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 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 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178, 1 Present (Roll no. 162). |
| 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. 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. 09, 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. 04, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107. |
| Jun. 04, 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 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
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