House Passes Legislation to Repeal DC Police Reforms and Restore Union Protections

Congress Moves to Repeal DC Police Reforms and Restore Union Protections·Latest event February 23, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Increase the number of federal police officers assigned to protect the District of Columbia.View effort →

Mar 25

House Passes Legislation to Repeal DC Police Reforms and Restore Union Protections

The legislative effort to roll back D.C. police reforms is currently stalled in the Senate after three separate bills passed the House in 2025. While local 2022 reforms remain in effect, the proposed federal overrides would expand police pursuit authority and restore union bargaining rights. This creates a period of legal uncertainty for D.C. law enforcement and local government authority.

Nov 19, 2025

House Passes Bill to Repeal DC Police Reforms and Restore Union Protections

The House passed H.R. 5107 to repeal the District's 2022 police reform law, which critics claim contributed to rising crime.

H.R. 5107House Passes Bill Rolling Back Washington, DC's 2022 Police Reform LawWe voted YES on @RepAndrewClyde ’s Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025 to repeal the f

Sep 17, 2025

House Approves Bill to Remove Strict Limits on DC Police Vehicle Pursuits

Lawmakers approved H.R. 5143 to remove strict limits on vehicle pursuits, allowing officers more discretion during chases.

H.R. 5143D.C. Police: New Rules for Car ChasesWe voted YES on the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025 to restore common-sense policing and close dang

Jun 10, 2025

House Passes Bill Restoring DC Police Union Rights to Negotiate Disciplinary Procedures

The House voted to pass H.R. 2096, which restores the right of police unions to negotiate disciplinary procedures.

H.R. 2096D.C. Police: Restoring Union Rights and Disciplinary Time Limits

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These three bills form a legislative package aimed at rolling back D.C.'s local police policies. H.R. 5107 serves as a broad repeal of the city's 2022 reform law, while H.R. 2096 and H.R. 5143 address specific issues like officer discipline and vehicle pursuit rules.

House Passes Bill Rolling Back Washington, DC's 2022 Police Reform Law

H.R. 5107

D.C. Police: New Rules for Car Chases

H.R. 5143

D.C. Police: Restoring Union Rights and Disciplinary Time Limits

H.R. 2096

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