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HR 5107

Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Amodei and 28 co-sponsors

HR 5107 aims to repeal restrictions on D.C. police operations, enhancing effectiveness amid rising crime, while critics warn it may undermine accountability reforms.

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Bill Summary · HR 5107

Summary of HR 5107: Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025

Bill Number: HR 5107
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Status: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (H. Rept. 119-317)
Primary Sponsor: Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
Cosponsors: Includes 20 additional representatives from the Republican Party

Purpose and Intent

The Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025, also known as the CLEAN DC Act of 2025, aims to repeal certain provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–345). The intent behind this legislation is to alleviate what proponents describe as overly burdensome requirements placed on the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, which they argue hinder effective law enforcement and contribute to rising crime rates in the district.

Key Provisions

  1. Repeal of Specific Provisions:

    • The bill seeks to repeal several key provisions of the 2022 Act that imposed restrictions on police operations, including:
      • Prohibiting officers from reviewing body-worn camera footage while writing initial reports.
      • Removing police officers and union representatives from the Police Complaints Board.
      • Stripping the police union of the right to collectively bargain over disciplinary matters.
      • Requiring juries to consider whether officers consulted mental health professionals before using deadly force.
      • Imposing additional approval requirements for the use of riot gear and less-lethal projectiles.

  2. Exceptions:

    • The repeal does not apply to:
      • Subtitle A (Prohibiting the Use of Asphyxiating Restraints and Neck Restraints).
      • Subtitle S (Limitations on the Use of Vehicular Pursuits by Law Enforcement Officers).

Background and Need for Legislation

The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 introduced various reforms aimed at increasing accountability for law enforcement. However, supporters of HR 5107 argue that these measures have led to a decline in police morale and effectiveness, contributing to a "mass exodus" of officers from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department amid rising crime rates. The D.C. Police Union has advocated for the repeal of the 2022 Act, citing concerns over the erosion of officers' rights and the challenges they face in performing their duties.

Legislative History

  • September 3, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 10, 2025: The committee held a mark-up session and ordered the bill to be reported with amendments.
  • September 30, 2025: The bill was reported (amended) and placed on the Union Calendar.

Impact

If enacted, HR 5107 would primarily affect the operations of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department by restoring certain procedural norms that were altered by the 2022 Act. Proponents believe this will enhance police effectiveness and accountability, while opponents may argue it undermines the reforms aimed at increasing police oversight and community trust.

Conclusion

The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 represents a significant shift in the legislative landscape regarding law enforcement practices in Washington, D.C. As the bill progresses, it will likely continue to generate debate over the balance between police accountability and operational effectiveness.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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