H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 5143 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this law, the District of Columbia restricted police vehicular pursuits to specific violent crimes and required strict safety thresholds. Under the new rules, officers may chase fleeing suspects in motor vehicles unless an officer or supervisor… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.