H.R. 5143 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act
H.R. 5143 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act, has passed the house — introduced on Sep 4, 2025, sponsored by Clay Higgins with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act This bill repeals restrictions on the circumstances under which law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia (DC) may engage in vehicular pursuits (i.e., police chases) of suspects fleeing in motor vehicles, and instead generally requires such pursuits in the absence of other means of apprehension.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025
Sponsor
Clay Higgins (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 17, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 18, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 17, 2025 · Passed245–182
Every roll call vote on this bill
- District of Columbia Policing Protection ActHouse · Sep 17, 2025
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- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
- H.R. 3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
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Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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