H.R. 2096: Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-14 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-14):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-14 |
| Andy Biggs | R AZ 2025-05-13 |
| John H. Rutherford | R FL 2025-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2096 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2096?
H.R. 2096 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2096 are available on congress.gov.
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