D.C. Police: Restoring Union Rights and Disciplinary Time Limits
Also known as: Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
Legislative Progress
235–178
Key Points
- This bill changes the rules for how police officers in Washington, D.C., are disciplined. It allows police unions to negotiate disciplinary procedures during their contract talks, a right that had been restricted by a local 2022 law.
- The policy also brings back a "statute of limitations" for misconduct cases. This creates a specific deadline for the police department to start disciplinary actions against an officer or civilian employee after an incident happens.
- By passing this, Congress is overriding parts of a local D.C. police reform law. The goal is to return to previous standards that supporters believe provide more consistent and fair treatment for law enforcement personnel.
- This change only applies to the Metropolitan Police Department in the District of Columbia. It does not affect police departments in other parts of the country.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Passed/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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2600-2601)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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